Luis Díaz was the undisputed figure in Liverpool’s victory over Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League, scoring three of the four goals that sealed the 4-0 victory at Anfield. With his first hat trick in European competition, the guajiro won the applause of the fans and the match ball, following the tradition of great scorers.
Díaz thus becomes the second Colombian to achieve a treble in the Champions League, a milestone only shared by Faustino Asprilla, who scored three goals for Newcastle in their historic victory over Barcelona in 1997.
This performance reaffirms Díaz’s place as a key player in the Reds’ scheme, allowing them to remain at the top of their group.
Arne Slot, Liverpool coach, praised the player’s performance and highlighted the enthusiasm he arouses in the fans; Slot also explained that, despite his usual role as a winger, Díaz played more focused on this occasion, a decision that was crucial to the team’s success.