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Liverpool vs Bologna LIVE: Champions League result and updates as Mohamed Salah adds an impressive second place finish

Mohamed Salah scored Liverpool's second goal against Bologna
Mohamed Salah scored Liverpool's second goal against Bologna (Action images via Reuters)

Liverpool host Bologna at Anfield on Wednesday evening in the second game of the 2024/25 Champions League season.

The Reds started their European campaign in impressive fashion, easily defeating AC Milan 3-1 at the San Siro. This will be one of their most difficult games in the new league phase of the competition.

However, with the likes of Real Madrid and German champions Bayer Leverkusen coming up, Arne Slot will be keen to pick up an important three points on his first European night at Anfield.

Bologna have lost both a manager and several key players since qualifying for the competition last season and currently sit 13th in Serie A with just seven points after a 0-0 draw against Shakhtar Donetsk in their first Champions League game -There was a draw.

Follow the latest preparations, team news and updates, as well as reaction to the evening's other Champions League games, below:

Full time: Liverpool 2-0 Bologna

Full-time: Illing-Junior has a good chance with a volley on the edge of the penalty area, but cannot direct it into the goal, and that will be the last moment.

Ultimately, Liverpool were the better team and deserved the three points, although Bologna had a goal disallowed for offside and their intensity caused problems.

For Liverpool, the job is done and the flawless start to the Champions League continues.

Sonia TwiggOctober 2, 2024 9:51 p.m

Liverpool – Bologna 2-0

90th minute: There are three minutes of added time and Bologna have a free kick just outside Liverpool's penalty area.

Orsolini takes the ball and deflects it off the back wall to the corner.

Sonia TwiggOctober 2, 2024 9:48 p.m

Liverpool – Bologna 2-0

87th minute: The Bologna coach lets his frustration get the best of him as he hits the coach's chair as his team fails to beat the first man from a free kick.

Sonia TwiggOctober 2, 2024 9:45 p.m

Liverpool – Bologna 2-0

82nd minute: The intensity has dropped slightly after Liverpool's second goal, but Bologna maintain their high pressing and have shown in this game that they can be dangerous.

Sonia TwiggOctober 2, 2024 9:40 p.m

Liverpool – Bologna 2-0

79th minute: Bologna make two changes after the defense was overwhelmed again, giving Liverpool another chance before the flag is raised.

Sonia TwiggOctober 2, 2024 9:36 p.m

GOAL! Liverpool – Bologna 2-0

75th minute: GOAL! What an incredible goal from Mohamed Salah!

He circles the ball into the corner to double Liverpool's lead.

Sonia TwiggOctober 2, 2024 9:32 p.m

Liverpool – Bologna 1-0

73rd minute: Szoboszlai tries an unorthodox scorpion kick to pass Salah in and it almost works, but the ball was a little too far in front of the Egyptian winger.

Sonia TwiggOctober 2, 2024 9:30 p.m

Liverpool – Bologna 1-0

69th minute: Gakpo and Tsimikas appear to be preparing to be substituted, while Arne Slot is preparing for another round of substitutions.

Sonia TwiggOctober 2, 2024 9:26 p.m

Liverpool – Bologna 1-0

66th minute: Another ball from Szoboszlai across the penalty area, just out of Diaz's reach.

Liverpool still have a narrow lead.

Sonia TwiggOctober 2, 2024 9:23 p.m

Liverpool – Bologna 1-0

64th minute: Salah curls a chance just wide of the goal and Liverpool are close, but have yet to score a second goal in the game so far.

Sonia TwiggOctober 2, 2024 9:21 p.m