Liverpool seemed to be dropping a couple of points during their debut in the 2018-19 UEFA Champions League...and then Roberto Firmino stepped up.
The Brazilian footballer proved key to Liverpool once more when he sent the ball to the back of the net in stoppage time. This goal must have a special meaning for the footballer, since he had to come from the bench to give his team the lead after that eye-poke from Vertonghen last weekend.
If you were wondering why Firmino had to be on the pitch, have a look at these numbers.
18 - No player has been involved in more goals than Roberto Firmino in the Champions League since 2017/18 (18 - 11 goals, 7 assists). Cyclop. @LFC #LIVPSG pic.twitter.com/UUk2WUp7yV
— OptaJean (@OptaJean) September 18, 2018
This marks quite a milestone for Liverpool, as now they have reasons to believe they can be candidates to win both the UEFA Champions League and the Premier League title.
1961 - Liverpool have won their opening six competitive matches of a season for the first time since 1961-62. Contenders. pic.twitter.com/EMMKCTX44k
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) September 18, 2018