Championship

Full time

Key moments

  1. 90'

    Free kick scored by Théo CHENNAHI

    Théo CHENNAHI steps up and tucks it into the top left corner; T. Courtois could do nothing!

  2. 81'

    Substitution for Liverpool

    Liverpool effectue un remplacement. B. Barcola prend la place de C. Gakpo.

  3. 81'

    Substitution for Liverpool

    Liverpool effectue un remplacement. R. Gravenbech prend la place de H. Elliott.

  4. 81'

    Substitution for Liverpool

    Liverpool effectue un remplacement. J. Frimpong prend la place de J. Gomez.

  5. 51'

    Penalty converted by A. Isak

    A. Isak sends S.Ngapandountbu the wrong way, it's in the back of the net!

  6. 47'

    Goal for Liverpool! C. Gakpo

    C. Gakpo faces off against Julien LAPORTE, and C. Gakpo fires a sudden strike into the top corner! A sensational goal!

  7. 40'

    Red card for D. Upamecano

    And that's an expulsion for D. Upamecano after that nasty foul; he leaves his team a man down.

  8. 24'

    Goal for Liverpool! M. Kerkez

    H. Ekitike surges down the right and whips in a cross, M. Kerkez gets a toe to it and finds the net. GOAL!

  9. 19'

    Penalty converted by Théo CHENNAHI

    And it's a goal for Théo CHENNAHI! T. Courtois went the right way but couldn't keep it out.

  10. 3'

    Goal for Liverpool! F. Wirtz

    GOAL! F. Wirtz steps over Florian TARDIEU and blasts it into the top corner. What a beautiful goal!

What a theatrical disaster we witnessed at Anfield! The Montpellier HSC squad arrived with a clear tactical plan: if you can't stop the ball, stop the player’s legs. They briefly stunned the Kop in the 19th minute with a penalty goal, but their joy was as fleeting as a politician's promise. By the 40th minute, Montpellier HSC decided to play with ten men, likely because they were tired of running and figured a red card was the quickest way to catch an early flight back to the south of France. 🤡

Liverpool, seemingly offended by the audacity of their guests, decided to turn the pitch into a playground. With 6 shots on target, they dismantled the visitors' disorganized defense with the clinical precision of a surgeon—or perhaps a very angry butcher. The goals rained down as Liverpool capitalized on every mistake, turning the game into a one-sided exhibition that left the Montpellier HSC players looking more like bruised tourists than professional athletes.

Despite a late, desperate consolation free-kick goal from Montpellier HSC in the 90th minute, the final 4-2 scoreline flatters the visitors immensely. With 6 fouls committed and a red card to their name, Montpellier HSC treated this match more like a wrestling tournament than a football game. Meanwhile, Liverpool marches on, leaving their opponents to reflect on their disciplinary issues and their inability to count to eleven. A chaotic afternoon indeed! ⚽🔥

Match details

On 17/10/2026 18:30

Anfield (Liverpool)

32520 spectators

No extra time

T. Courtois
230 pts
21 yrs
J. Jacquet
235 pts
18 yrs
R. Araùjo
234 pts
20 yrs
M. Kerkez
231 pts
23 yrs
J. Frimpong
200 pts
18 yrs
R. Graven...
193 pts
21 yrs
D. Szobos...
240 pts
22 yrs
F. Wirtz
221 pts
28 yrs
A. Isak
232 pts
23 yrs
H. Ekitike
232 pts
21 yrs
B. Barcola
193 pts
19 yrs
S.Ngapand...
148 pts
23 yrs
Théo SAIN...
163 pts
21 yrs
Julien LA...
197 pts
21 yrs
D. Upamecano
209 pts
21 yrs
Yael MOUANGA
161 pts
22 yrs
Noah VIDA...
161 pts
26 yrs
Florian T...
168 pts
22 yrs
Théo CHEN...
155 pts
21 yrs
L.MEGNAN-...
166 pts
25 yrs
Nordan MU...
139 pts
24 yrs
Yassine B...
187 pts
20 yrs

Match commentary

  1. 90'

    Full time!

    Full time, Liverpool hands another defeat to Montpellier HSC, who must regroup for their next match.

  2. 90'

    Free kick scored by Théo CHENNAHI

    Théo CHENNAHI steps up and tucks it into the top left corner; T. Courtois could do nothing!

  3. 89'

    R. Gravenbech commits a deliberate obstruction on S.Ngapandountbu. Watch out!

  4. 87'

    Shot off target by Nordan MUKIELE

    Florian TARDIEU is played through on the right wing and immediately crosses for Nordan MUKIELE, who smashes a header, but unfortunately wide of the goal. The keeper didn't even move.

  5. 84'

    Liverpool are keeping the ball and running down the clock; Montpellier HSC need to respond!

  6. 81'

    Tactical change — Liverpool

    Liverpool modifie sa stratégie.

  7. 81'

    Substitution for Liverpool

    Liverpool effectue un remplacement. B. Barcola prend la place de C. Gakpo.

  8. 81'

    Substitution for Liverpool

    Liverpool effectue un remplacement. R. Gravenbech prend la place de H. Elliott.

  9. 81'

    Substitution for Liverpool

    Liverpool effectue un remplacement. J. Frimpong prend la place de J. Gomez.

  10. 80'

    Liverpool is winning the ball back high up the pitch, which could create counter-attacking opportunities for Montpellier HSC.

  11. 74'

    Save by S.Ngapandountbu

    C. Gakpo fires a great shot on goal, but S.Ngapandountbu saves it without much trouble.

  12. 71'

    Liverpool is passing the ball around, with Montpellier HSC trying to win it back.

  13. 69'

    Liverpool are really struggling to get a foothold in the game; Montpellier HSC are pressing as soon as their opponents have the ball.

  14. 68'

    Undeniable foul! Noah VIDAL-CARTOU tackles A. Isak with both feet off the ground!

  15. 65'

    Yassine BENHATTAB finds plenty of space down the left. He crosses to Yael MOUANGA, who controls with a spin and beats the keeper at the second attempt. But he is flagged offside. Replays confirm it was the right call.

  16. 64'

    Shot off target by H. Ekitike

    H. Ekitike enters the box, holding off everyone. But he curls his left-footed shot into the clouds.

  17. 60'

    Heavy foul by Noah VIDAL-CARTOU who charges into D. Szoboszlai from behind.

  18. 59'

    Noah VIDAL-CARTOU and H. Elliott are battling for the ball, and Noah VIDAL-CARTOU delivers a violent shoulder charge to H. Elliott, who goes down. It is a foul.

  19. 53'

    Liverpool are dominating and keeping possession, but a pitch invader supporting Montpellier HSC has run onto the field and kicked the ball; he's been caught and play can resume.

  20. 51'

    Penalty converted by A. Isak

    A. Isak sends S.Ngapandountbu the wrong way, it's in the back of the net!

  21. 51'

    Penalty to Liverpool

    Is that foul inside the box? Yes, the referee points to the penalty spot, A. Isak places the ball and gives it a kiss.

  22. 51'

    Yael MOUANGA cannot stop J. Jacquet, so he pulls his shirt. Undeniable foul.

  23. 47'

    Goal for Liverpool! C. Gakpo

    C. Gakpo faces off against Julien LAPORTE, and C. Gakpo fires a sudden strike into the top corner! A sensational goal!

  24. 45'

    Back under way!

    Et c'est reparti pour une seconde période. L'équipe Montpellier HSC va devoir batailler si elle veut s'imposer.

  25. 45+1'

    Half-time

    C'est la fin de cette première mi-temps. Les équipes rentrent aux vestiaires pour 15 minutes sur le score de 2 buts à 1 pour Liverpool.

  26. 40'

    Red card for D. Upamecano

    And that's an expulsion for D. Upamecano after that nasty foul; he leaves his team a man down.

  27. 40'

    Heavy foul by D. Upamecano who charges into D. Szoboszlai from behind.

  28. 35'

    Shot on target by A. Isak

    A. Isak tries to catch the keeper out with a dipping shot, but it's deflected for a corner.

  29. 30'

    Shot off target by H. Ekitike

    H. Elliott finds H. Ekitike with a cross-field ball, who controls it with a lovely chest trap and tries a volley. The ball sails into the stands!

  30. 27'

    Shot on target by Florian TARDIEU

    Nordan MUKIELE plays it first time to Florian TARDIEU, who shoots, but his effort is stopped by the keeper.

  31. 24'

    Goal for Liverpool! M. Kerkez

    H. Ekitike surges down the right and whips in a cross, M. Kerkez gets a toe to it and finds the net. GOAL!

  32. 21'

    J. Jacquet and F. Wirtz play a lovely one-two to clear the ball, which seems to frustrate the opposing manager.

  33. 19'

    Penalty converted by Théo CHENNAHI

    And it's a goal for Théo CHENNAHI! T. Courtois went the right way but couldn't keep it out.

  34. 19'

    Penalty to Montpellier HSC

    Aaaaah! Penalty! A small foul, but a big consequence!

  35. 19'

    H. Elliott stamps on Yael MOUANGA, who is writhing in pain. Watch out for the card!

  36. 15'

    Shot off target by H. Ekitike

    H. Ekitike breaks down the wing and pulls it back for D. Szoboszlai. The ball goes just wide of the post!

  37. 11'

    Heavy foul by Noah VIDAL-CARTOU who charges into A. Isak from behind.

  38. 8'

    H. Ekitike's pass is completely off target and goes straight out for a throw-in. Nordan MUKIELE watches him and laughs.

  39. 3'

    Goal for Liverpool! F. Wirtz

    GOAL! F. Wirtz steps over Florian TARDIEU and blasts it into the top corner. What a beautiful goal!

  40. 0'

    Kick-off

    The referee is ready, the 22 players are set, and the match can finally begin.

Key stats

Liverpool Montpellier HSC
77% Possession 23%
4 Goals 2
6 Shots on target 3
3 Shots off target 1
2 Fouls 6
0 Yellow cards 0
0 Red cards 1
0 Injuries 0

Scorers

  • A. Isak 51'
  • C. Gakpo 47'
  • M. Kerkez 24' H. Ekitike
  • F. Wirtz 3'

Scorers

  • Théo CHENNAHI 90'
  • Théo CHENNAHI 19'

Goalkeeper

Defence

  • 24'
  • 81'

Midfield

  • 81'
  • 3'

Attack

  • 51'(Pen)
  • 24'
  • 81'

Substitutes

  • 81'
  • 81'
  • 47'81'

Goalkeeper

Defence

  • 40'

Midfield

  • 90'19'(Pen)

Attack

Substitutes

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