Liverpool fans at Anfield were treated to an electrifying second half as the Reds stormed to a 4-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen, led by an impressive hat-trick from Colombian star Luis Diaz. All four goals came after the break, showcasing Liverpool’s attacking prowess and tactical dominance.

The match started with both teams trading chances but with neither finding the back of the net. Liverpool broke the deadlock early in the second half when Curtis Jones slipped a perfectly timed pass through the Leverkusen defense. Diaz made a well-timed run, collected the ball, and coolly chipped it over Leverkusen’s goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky, giving Liverpool a 1-0 lead.

It didn’t take long for Liverpool to double their advantage. Cody Gakpo latched onto a cross from Mohamed Salah, heading in at the back post. Though the linesman initially raised his flag for offside, VAR intervened and awarded the goal, sparking celebrations across Anfield.

With Bayer Leverkusen on the back foot, Liverpool continued to press. Seven minutes from the end, Diaz struck again. Salah sent a pinpoint delivery into the box, which Diaz controlled skillfully before slotting the ball home for his second goal of the night.

Liverpool’s defense stayed resolute, with goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher making three crucial saves to keep a clean sheet.

As the match drew to a close, Liverpool launched a swift counterattack. Diaz found himself in the perfect position once more, completing his hat-trick in added time and sealing a 4-0 triumph.

This resounding victory not only boosts Liverpool’s Champions League campaign but also underlines the depth and form of their attacking lineup. With Diaz in scintillating form, Liverpool’s European dreams are alive and well.