In their 3-1 victory over Southampton on March 8, 2025, Liverpool’s attacking play underwent a significant transformation, particularly in the second half. Initially, Southampton’s well-organized 4-4-2 mid-block disrupted Liverpool’s central progression, forcing them to play wide.
A pivotal moment came in the 51st minute when Darwin Núñez latched onto Luis Díaz’s cut-back to equalize. Just minutes later, Núñez drew a foul in the box, leading to Mohamed Salah’s first penalty conversion. A second penalty, awarded after a handball by Southampton’s Yukinari Sugawara, allowed Salah to seal the win.
These developments underscore Liverpool’s resilience and adaptability, turning a challenging first half into a decisive victory.