{
  "id": 18180350,
  "title": "UCL: Fenerbahce stun Liverpool with late 3-2 comeback victory",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/ucl-fenerbahce-stun-liverpool-with-late-3-2-comeback-victory-18180350",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T20:58:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/ucl-fenerbahce-stun-liverpool-with-late-3-2-comeback-victory/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Liverpool suffered a second consecutive Champions League defeat after being outplayed by Fenerbahce in a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory at the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium in Istanbul on Wednesday. The Reds dominated early in the match, with Victor Munoz and Rio Ngumoha creating chances, while Jeremy Jacquet also had a header go just wide. Liverpool took the lead in the 25th minute when Trey Nyoni, a senior professional for the first time, scored from a deflected shot. Fenerbahce responded immediately, with Irfan Can Kahveci's crossbar clearance, followed by Alexander Isak equalising with a powerful header. Greenwood restored Liverpool's lead with a well-struck free-kick, but the Turkish side equalised again in the 69th minute as N'Golo Kante's corner found Archie Brown unmarked at the far post. In the 79th minute, Vedat Muriqi scored a header to complete Fenerbahce's remarkable turnaround. The match featured 39 shots, with 12 on target, demonstrating the attacking nature of the contest. This loss ended Liverpool's 100% record in the Champions League league phase and marked their second defeat in a row following their 1-0 loss to Arsenal in the Premier League.",
  "summary": "Fenerbahce secured a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory against Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League, ending the Reds’ 100 per cent record in the group stage. Read More: https://punchng.com/ucl-fenerbahce-stun-liverpool-with-late-3-2-comeback-victory/",
  "key_points": [
    "Fenerbahce stunned Liverpool with a 3-2 comeback victory in Istanbul.",
    "Liverpool dominated early, with Munoz and Ngumoha creating chances.",
    "Vedat Muriqi scored the winning header in the 79th minute."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "UCL: Valverde stunner secures late Real Madrid win as Liverpool lose in Turkey",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/ucl-valverde-stunner-secures-late-real-madrid-win-as-liverpool-lose",
        "published": "2026-11-04T19:54:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Valverde rescues Real as Liverpool lose at Fenerbahce",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/valverde-rescues-real-as-liverpool-lose-at-fenerbahce",
        "published": "2026-11-04T19:58:40.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}