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Liverpool lose first Champions League match to Fenerbahce
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Liverpool lose first Champions League match to Fenerbahce

Liverpool's unbeaten run in the Champions League ended as they lost 3-2 to Fenerbahce in Istanbul on 4 November. Despite taking the lead twice during the match, Liverpool were unable to hold on as Fenerbahce completed a comeback to secure the victory.

Fenerbahce now have 5 points from 4 group matches in the Champions League, with one win, two draws and one defeat, and a goal difference of minus 5. Their recent form includes a 3-2 win over Liverpool, a 1-2 loss to Goztepe, a 1-2 defeat at Galatasaray, a 2-2 draw with Slavia Prague, and a 3-0 victory against Alanyaspor.

Following this Champions League match, Fenerbahce played a goalless draw against Çorum FK in the Super Lig on 8 November. The club will look to build on their European victory as they continue their domestic campaign.

Liverpool's defeat marks a halt to their perfect start in the competition, and it affects their standing in the group. The result also highlights the challenge they face in maintaining consistency against strong opponents on the road.

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