For their part, those led by Portuguese Rubén Amorim also enjoyed their options; However, Liverpool’s defensive wall always prevented offensive incursions. In the second half was when intentions changed into goals. Firstly it was United, who after a recovery in Lisandro Martínez’s own field, managed to score with an overflow action by Bruno Fernandes that Martínez himself exchanged for a goal in the 52nd minute.
But the joy of the visit would not last long. The Dutchman Cody Gakpo received the ball on the left wing and, after a dribble that left central defender De Ligt on the ground, scored in the 59th minute. After an exchange of blows and wasted options by both teams, a handball in the area was sanctioned as a penalty that Salah converted into a goal in the 70th minute, in what until now was a comeback with more heart than football.
However, a counterattack led by the Argentine Garnacho allowed Amad Diallo to score the 2-2 tie in the 80th minute. For Luis Díaz the game lasted only 60 minutes, as he was replaced by Darwin Núñez. In the game, the Colombian did not have any major scoring options, except for a shot that ended up deflected and into the Anfield stands.