Fenerbahçe stun Liverpool 3-2 under Kuyt

The result hands Liverpool their first dropped points of the Champions League campaign, while Fenerbahçe move to five points from four league‑phase games, marking a record victory over Liverpool.

Kuyt's side overturn deficit

Fenerbahçe produced a dramatic European night at the Chobani Stadium, coming from behind twice to defeat Liverpool 3‑2 in the UEFA Champions League phase under interim manager Dirk Kuyt.

The Yellow Canaries had not registered a win in the Champions League proper since April 2, 2008, when they beat Chelsea 2‑1 in the quarter‑final first leg.

On Wednesday, Kuyt oversaw an iconic victory against his former club, erasing nearly two decades of main‑stage frustration with high‑tempo pressing and clinical counter‑attacking.

Liverpool broke the deadlock in the 25th minute when 19‑year‑old midfielder Trey Nyoni slotted past the home defence.

The lead lasted just four minutes.

In the 29th minute, Mason Greenwood equalised for Fenerbahçe, finishing a swift counter‑attack to make it 1‑1.

Red Fury met by immediate response.

Liverpool regained the lead in the 69th minute through Alexander Isak, putting the Premier League side ahead 2‑1.

Fenerbahçe’s response under Kuyt was immediate.

Four minutes later, full‑back Archie Brown levelled at 2‑2 in the 73rd minute.

Vedat Muriqi completed the turnaround in the 79th minute, scoring the decisive third goal.

Defensive concerns linger as Fenerbahçe still seek their first clean sheet across six European matches this term, but the three points mark a monumental night for Kuyt’s temporary tenure.