Liverpool star Mohamed Salah is poised to chase two significant milestones as his side faces Girona in the final group-stage match of the UEFA Champions League at Montilivi Stadium.
The match, set to kick off at 6:45 pm Cairo time, presents an opportunity for Salah to further etch his name in football history.
Heading into the clash, Liverpool sits comfortably atop their group with a flawless record of 15 points from five matches.
With qualification for the knockout stages already secured, Salah and his teammates will aim to maintain their perfect run while the Egyptian forward eyes individual glory.
Salah, fondly known as the “Egyptian King,” is just one goal away from reaching a remarkable tally of 50 goals in his Champions League career.
This milestone spans his time at Basel, Chelsea, Roma, and now Liverpool.
Of his current total of 49 goals, an impressive 43 have come while wearing the Liverpool jersey, including strikes in the qualification stages of the competition.
Beyond the Champions League, Salah is also within touching distance of becoming one of Liverpool’s all-time scoring legends.
With 224 goals across all competitions for the Reds, Salah needs just two more goals to match the record of Billy Liddell, who sits in fourth place on the club’s all-time scorers list.
Speaking ahead of the match, Salah expressed his pride in representing Liverpool on the grandest stages of European football.
It’s always special to play in this competition and to contribute to the team’s success,” he said.
Salah’s consistency in front of goal has been a defining feature of Liverpool’s dominance in European football during his tenure.
His clinical finishing, creativity, and ability to rise to the occasion in crucial moments have made him a cornerstone of Jürgen Klopp’s team.
Meanwhile, Girona, known for their strong performances in La Liga this season, will be looking to end Liverpool’s perfect group-stage record.
Despite being underdogs, the Catalan side is expected to challenge the Reds on home soil.
As Liverpool seeks to finish the group stage on a high note, all eyes will be on Salah to see if he can achieve these historic feats.
Whether in the Champions League or across all competitions, the Egyptian star continues to redefine what it means to be a modern footballing icon.
