Revenge Liverpool, UEFA Champions League Knockout Stage Begins!

Alaba sprinted wildly, both arms raised high, his face filled with excitement and relief. The mistake from the previous match had been completely erased at this moment.

Wenger stood before the bench with a gratified smile on his face, nodding lightly. The team's performance had fully met his expectations.

Liverpool found themselves on the back foot. Rodgers stomped anxiously on the touchline and hurriedly adjusted his tactics, ordering the team to push forward in an attempt to pull one back.

In the 40th minute, Liverpool finally got their chance.

Gerrard received the ball in midfield, drove forward quickly, and threaded a precise through ball. Sterling burst forward, shook off Alaba's marking, and faced Neuer inside the penalty area. He calmly side-footed the ball along the grass and into the net!

1-2! Liverpool pulled one back!

The visiting Anfield supporters instantly erupted in cheers. Though few in number, their voices remained loud as they waved Liverpool flags, trying to give their team more strength.

Sterling spread his arms and sprinted away in celebration, his face brimming with excitement. He waved toward the Reds supporters' stand, as if declaring that Liverpool's comeback had officially begun.

Gerrard quickly came over and patted Sterling on the shoulder, his eyes full of encouragement. He knew that this goal was Liverpool's hope of turning things around, and the key to breaking their disadvantage on the pitch.

The cheers at Emirates Stadium instantly died down by more than half. Arsenal fans looked tense, raising their hands and shouting, "Defend! Defend!" They feared the team would once again repeat the disastrous defeat at Anfield in the previous match.

A flash of frustration crossed Alaba's face. He quickly ran back into position, planted his hands on his hips, and took a deep breath, his gaze becoming even more resolute—the