Mohamed Salah breaks Liverpool Champions League appearance record

Mohamed Salah has written a new chapter in Liverpool history by becoming the club’s all-time leader for Champions League appearances.

The Egyptian forward set the milestone as he started the last-16 clash against Galatasaray on Tuesday night.

That game marked Salah’s 81st outing for the Reds in Europe’s elite competition, moving him one clear of previous record holder Jamie Carragher, who made 80 Champions League appearances for Liverpool. It is another landmark moment for a player who has already rewritten several of the club’s scoring records since arriving at Anfield in 2017.

Salah’s latest achievement underlines both his longevity and his importance on the biggest stage. Season after season, he has been at the heart of Liverpool’s European campaigns, from the run to Champions League glory in 2019 to deep knockout pushes in subsequent years.

With Liverpool still in this year’s competition, Salah is likely to have more chances to extend his lead and put the record even further out of reach. For fans, it is another reminder that they are watching one of the club’s true modern greats every time he steps onto a Champions League pitch.
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