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Champions League: Liverpool suffer 3-2 loss at Fenerbahce, Como thump Lens

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In short

Fenerbahce fought back from two deficits against an English opponent, culminating in a late 79th-minute header that altered both clubs' standings. In France, an Italian newcomer dominated their hosts to equal the competition's all-time largest victory margin. Additionally, Real Madrid overcame a resilient Greek side to stay completely unblemished through four matchdays, while Manchester City also salvaged points in Germany.

Key points

  • Como climbed into fourth place after becoming the first team since 1971 to score nine awa…: Como climbed into fourth place after becoming the first team since 1971 to score nine away goals in European Cup history.
  • The loss ended Liverpool's three-match winning streak and caused the club to slide down t…: The loss ended Liverpool's three-match winning streak and caused the club to slide down to eighth place.
  • Dirk Kuyt's Turkish side moved up to 19th position by securing their first Champions Leag…: Dirk Kuyt's Turkish side moved up to 19th position by securing their first Champions League victory of the season.

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Como equal Champions League record with stunning 9-1 win at Lens as Haaland rescues Manchester City at Leipzig.

Fenerbahce’s interim head coach Dirk Kuyt has praised his side’s intensity and fighting spirit after they twice came from behind to beat his former club Liverpool 3-2 at home in the Champions League.

Just two matches into the job, the Dutchman delivered Fenerbahce’s first victory of their Champions League campaign, thanks to Vedat Muriqi’s 79th-minute winner on Wednesday.

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Kuyt, who played more than 200 games for Liverpool between 2006 and 2012, was last week named interim coach of Fenerbahce while they search for a permanent manager following the resignation of Ismail Kartal.

“I’m very happy with all the…

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