The highlight of the weekend in European football was the English classic between Liverpool and Manchester United, a thrilling encounter that ended in a 2-2 draw, living up to every fan’s expectations.
The showdown took place at Anfield, initially under threat of cancellation due to heavy snowfall in the city of Liverpool. However, after taking all necessary precautions, it was decided that the match would go ahead.
The two teams arrived in very different contexts: Liverpool, proud to sit at the top of the rankings and widely favored to win, while Manchester United, lagging in the depths, presented themselves as outsiders. Despite this, the “Red Devils” held on throughout the first half, which ended scoreless.
The challenge was broken early in the second half when Bruno Fernandes served Lisandro Martínez, who struck from close range to open the score at 0-1. Liverpool’s response was swift, with Cody Gakpo scoring after skillfully maneuvering around the box, leaving De Ligt on the ground before finishing with precision.
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In the 70th minute, a penalty was awarded to Liverpool following a handball from De Ligt in the area. Mohamed Salah stepped forward to convert it, scoring his 18th goal of the season and putting his side in a 2-1 lead.
Just when it looked like the ‘Reds’ were going to secure victory, Manchester United equalized in the 80th minute through Amad Diallo, who effectively turned a penalty into a move following a nice passing combination from Alejandro Garnacho.
The final minutes were filled with drama, with clear chances for both teams. Van Dijk almost gave Liverpool victory, while Maguire wasted a great opportunity for Manchester. In the end, the match ended with a score of 2-2.
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This result allows Liverpool to maintain their lead with a gap of 6 points and a game in hand, while Manchester United climbed one place in the standings to find themselves in 13th position.
