Can Liverpool and Chelsea’s Dominance in the Champions League Continue?

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Key Takeaways
- Liverpool halted their four-match losing streak with a convincing win.
- Chelsea took advantage of Ajax's red card to secure a dominant victory.
- Both teams displayed impressive attacking football.
- Goalkeepers played a crucial role, especially Guglielmo Vicario for Tottenham.
- The Champions League continues to showcase thrilling matchups.
Frankfurt, Oct 23 (NationPress) Liverpool brought an end to their four-match losing streak across all competitions with a stunning 5-1 victory against Frankfurt, scoring three goals in just ten minutes of the first half. The Reds turned the match around after initially trailing at Deutsche Bank Park, securing their second win in this season's league phase.
After Rasmus Kristensen opened the scoring in the 26th minute, Hugo Ekitike quickly equalized, returning to the club he had left in the summer. However, Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate both netted from corners later in the first half, changing the momentum of the game. In the second half, goals from Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai capped off a dominant performance by Arne Slot’s side.
Meanwhile, at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea enjoyed a thrilling night, defeating a ten-man Ajax side with a score of 5-1. Chelsea was on the front foot even before Kenneth Taylor received a red card for a late challenge in the 18th minute. Following Marc Guiu's goal just a minute later, the outcome seemed predetermined.
Moises Caicedo added a deflected second goal, and although Wout Weghorst pulled one back with a penalty shortly after, Chelsea responded with two penalties from Enzo Fernandez and Estevao Willian, taking a commanding 4-1 lead into halftime. Substitute Tyrique George added the fifth goal just after the break, and Chelsea maintained their attacking flair throughout the second half, ultimately concluding the match at 5-1.
In other news, Tottenham Hotspur preserved their unbeaten start, with Guglielmo Vicario delivering an exceptional performance to secure a goalless draw against Monaco. The goalkeeper made several crucial saves in the first half, denying Folarin Balogun from close range. After halftime, Vicario continued to shine, stopping a powerful header from Jordan Teze, as Monaco pressed for a goal. Takumi Minamino came close with a volley that just sailed over the bar, but the match ended in a stalemate.