📸 Darwin Núñez silences critics with historically stunning UCL opener 🥷

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Padraig Whelan·21 February 2023

Liverpool took an early lead against Real Madrid in their Champions League blockbuster at Anfield in some style.

The goal came from a man who has had his critics this season in Darwin Núñez but who produced a finish full of confidence and swagger.

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He caught a Mo Salah cross in the air perfectly to produce a sublime flick which beat Thibaut Courtois and send the crowd into a frenzy.

One of the best goals you'll see in a long time 😤
– Tuesday, 21 February 2023

Darwin Núñez. Backheel finish. Hang it in the Louvre.
– Tuesday, 21 February 2023

In addition, it also made history as the Reds have never before scored a quicker goal at home in this competition, timed at 3:10.

That was the quickest goal Liverpool have ever scored at Anfield in the Champions League.
– Tuesday, 21 February 2023

Doubt him now.