Liverpool suffered their first defeat of the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League campaign after losing 3-2 to Fenerbahce in a thrilling encounter in Istanbul on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
The Turkish side came from behind twice before Vedat Muriqi scored the decisive goal in the 79th minute to secure a memorable victory.
Mason Greenwood and Archie Brown also scored for Fenerbahce, while Trey Nyoni and Alexander Isak found the net for Liverpool.
The defeat ended Liverpool’s perfect start to the competition after three consecutive victories.
Liverpool take early lead through Nyoni
The visitors started strongly and took the lead in the 25th minute when teenage midfielder Trey Nyoni found the net.
Nyoni connected with a volley that took a deflection before beating Fenerbahce goalkeeper Ederson.
However, Liverpool’s advantage lasted only four minutes.
Greenwood restored parity in the 29th minute with a deflected free kick, leaving goalkeeper Alisson Becker unable to prevent the equaliser.
Both teams continued creating opportunities, but neither could find another goal before the interval.
The opening half ended 1-1, setting up an entertaining second period.
Isak restores Liverpool’s advantage
Liverpool regained the lead in the 69th minute through Swedish striker Alexander Isak, who had recently entered the match as a substitute.
The forward connected with Cody Gakpo’s cross and directed a header past Ederson to put the visitors ahead for the second time.
However, Fenerbahce responded almost immediately.
In the 73rd minute, Brown levelled the score after a cross from N’Golo Kante was inadvertently redirected by Gakpo.
The mistake left Brown with a simple finish, bringing the Turkish side level at 2-2.
Muriqi scores winner as Fenerbahce complete comeback
Fenerbahce completed their comeback in the 79th minute when Muriqi rose to meet Brown’s cross.
The striker directed a powerful header beyond Alisson into the corner of the net, sending the home supporters into celebration.
Liverpool attempted to respond during the closing stages, with captain Virgil van Dijk among those threatening the Fenerbahce goal.
However, the hosts defended their advantage to secure all three points.
Liverpool suffer first Champions League defeat
The result marked Liverpool’s first defeat in the league phase after previously recording victories against Atletico Madrid, LASK and Villarreal.
The English club remain on nine points from four matches.
For Fenerbahce, the victory provided a significant boost after the Turkish side failed to win their opening three Champions League fixtures.
The Istanbul club now have five points from four matches.
Liverpool will look to recover when they travel to Belgium to face Club Brugge on November 25.
Fenerbahce, meanwhile, will face Shakhtar Donetsk on the same date as they seek to build on their victory.
