Liverpool 0-0 Bayern Munich: Champions League player ratings

Liverpool

Alisson Occasionally over-confident with ball at his feet, important early save to prevent Matip own goal. 6

Trent Alexander-Arnold Gave possession away on a few occasions, swapped wings with Robertson towards end of first half. 7

Joël Matip Solid but not the player Liverpool would have chosen to finish two of their best opportunities. 6

Fabinho Calm at centre-half, considering he had Lewandowski to look after. Broke forward and distributed well in early stages. 7

Andy Robertson Overhit a couple of crosses, usually found himself pressed back by Bayern’s wide players. 6

Georginio Wijnaldum Like the rest of Liverpool’s midfield, poise and promise tended to fizzle out higher up the pitch. 7

Jordan Henderson Some incisive passes from rear of midfield, one of which created early chance for Salah. 8

Naby Keïta Eager to take possession and used the ball intelligently, if not always imaginatively. Not decisive enough with second-half chance to free Robertson. 7

Mohamed Salah Wide with first-half header some great backheels, but ultimately not an unanswerable problem for the Bayern defence. 7

Roberto Firmino Masterful at creating space and danger from unpromising positions, few chances. Not his night. 7

Sadio Mané Glaring first-half miss with his back to goal, though he did have the time to turn and take a proper look. 7

Subs James Milner (for Keïta 76) 5, Divock Origi (for Firmino 76) 5. Not used Daniel Sturridge, Alberto Moreno, Adam Lallana, Simon Mignolet, Xherdan Shaqiri

Bayern Munich

Manuel Neuer Even more of a spectator than Alisson for the most part, did what he needed to do with usual reliability. 6

Joshua Kimmich Booked for foul on Mané in first half, so right-back will be suspended for the second leg. 6

Niklas Süle Looked susceptible to Liverpool’s pressing at first, perhaps not tested enough by the home front three. 6

Mats Hummels A little cumbersome at times in bringing the ball out, but grew into game and an impressively impassable barrier by the end. 8

David Alaba Strong and purposeful when going forward, not unduly troubled by Salah most of the evening. 6

Javi Martínez Midfield kingpin, authoritative and hard working in defence, powerful and committed when going forward. 9

Thiago Alcântara Neat and tidy in the middle, partnership with Martínez meant Bayern held their own in midfield. 7

Serge Gnabry Control let him down in Liverpool’s penalty area when Bayern could have taken a first-half lead. Decent shot in second half 7

James Rodríguez Not bad at taking corners, just a pity he was seldom noticed on the pitch for doing anything else. 6

Kingsley Coman Effective outlet on left, pace and control made for entertaining battle with Alexander-Arnold 7

Robert Lewandowski Surprisingly few touches, never mind chances, given his midfield saw as much of ball as Liverpool’s 6

Subs Franck Ribéry (for Coman 82) 5, Renato Sanches (for James 88) n/a, Rafinha (for Gnabry 90) n/a. Not used Alphonso Davies, Sven Ulreich, Lars Mai, Meritan Shabani

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