Soccer Football - Champions League - Group D - Ajax Amsterdam v Liverpool - Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam, Netherlands - October 21, 2020 Ajax's Davy Klaassen in action with Liverpool's Andrew Robertson REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Liverpool beat Ajax Amsterdam 1-0 away with a fortunate own goal in their Champions League group-stage opener on Wednesday, riding their luck at times but still showing their title credentials.
Ajax fullback Nicolas Tagliafico turned the ball into his own net in the 35th minute to ensure a winning start in Group D for the English champions, who looked the stronger of the two teams despite Ajax creating several good chances at the Johan Cruyff Arena.
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