Jurgen Klopp Lands Incredible UCL Record, Joins Ferguson, Wenger, Guardiola in Elite Group

Jurgen Klopp Lands Incredible UCL Record, Joins Ferguson, Wenger, Guardiola in Elite Group

Ibitoye Shittu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:56 PM
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  • Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino scored as Liverpool recorded a 2-0 win over Inter Milan in Champions League tie
  • Liverpool gaffer Klopp made history in the game as the German is now 8th manager to get 50 wins in Champions League
  • The Reds will now hope that they do well against Inter Milan in the return leg to enter the quarterfinal

Jurgen Klopp who is in charge of Premier League giants Liverpool has recorded his name in the history books of the Champions League following his side's win over Inter Milan.

Although their goals came late on Wednesday night, 16 February, at the San Siro stadium, but Jurgen Klopp and his wards will be traveling back to England in joyous momentum.

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Jurgen Klopp in action for Premier League side Liverpool. Photo by Jonathan Moscrop
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Brazilian striker Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah scored the two goals that gave Liverpool the 2-0 win over Inter Milan in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 clash.

What was the record achieved by Jurgen Klopp?

Jurgen Klopp is now the 8th manager in history to record 50 wins in the Champions League after win for his side against Inter Milan which was an outstanding result for the Reds according to the report on Mirror and Marca.

Sir Alex Ferguson and Wenger also achieved this record while the likes of Pep Guardiola, Carlo Ancelotti, Jose Mourinho, Louis van Gaal and Rafa Benitez are the other managers who wrote their names in gold.

Which team will Jurgen Klopp and his wards face next?

Jurgen Klopp and his soldiers at Anfield will be in action on Saturday, 19 February, for Premier League game against Norwich City with the aim of winning.

Roberto Firmino, Salah score as Liverpool destroy Inter Milan at San Siro in UCL knockout

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Liverpool who are Premier League giants have putting one leg in the quarterfinal of the Champions League after beating Inter Milan 2-0 at the San Siro on Wednesday night, 16 February.

Inter Milan would have themselves to blame losing this Champions League round of 16 first leg encounter against Liverpool as they had many chances in the first half.

The hosts started the match impressively with Edin Dzeko and Ivan Perisic tormenting Liverpool defense with flurry of attacks, but they were unable to get the breakthrough.

Sadio Mane had the chance to give Liverpool the opener before the half time break, but his effort was blocked by Inter Milan goalkeeper Handanovic.

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