Dirk Kuyt leads Fenerbahce to famous win over Liverpool in Champions League shock

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5 Nov 2026 • 3:48 AM MYT
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Dirk Kuyt leads Fenerbahce to famous win over Liverpool in Champions League shock

  • Liverpool suffered a dramatic 3-2 defeat against Fenerbahce in Istanbul, marking their first loss of this season's Champions League phase after winning their opening three matches.
  • Trey Nyoni put Liverpool ahead with his first senior goal before Mason Greenwood equalised for the Turkish side with a deflected free-kick during an open first half.
  • Substitute Alexander Isak restored Liverpool's lead in the 69th minute by powering home a header from Cody Gakpo's cross, but Fenerbahce responded swiftly through Archie Brown following a defensive mix-up.
  • Vedat Muriqi completed a remarkable late turnaround for Dirk Kuyt's side by towering above the Liverpool defence to head home the winning goal in the closing stages.
  • The result inflicts back-to-back defeats on Andoni Iraola's side following Sunday's Premier League loss to Arsenal, leaving the team with further work required to secure a top-eight finish.

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