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Raphinha shares passes with Robert Lewandowski before whipping a low shot just past the post. Manuel Neuer didn't move.

Bayern's turn to attack.

Sadio Mane is set away down the left but he is a touch casual with his attempt to cross and sees his delivery cut out by Jules Kounde.

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer

There were one or two rogue shouts during the silence at a capacity Anfield to commemorate the death of the Queen but they were quickly shouted down and the vast majority of supporters marked the tribute respectfully.

Mo Salah has scored his first goal in the Champions League since February against Inter Milan. That ends his longest goalless run of seven games in the competition.

Benjamin Pavard's evening is over. The Bayern defender limps off to be replaced by Noussair Mazraoui.

Chris Sutton
Former Blackburn striker on BBB Radio 5 Live

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It's a clinical finish from Mo Salah. Is this the spark which Liverpool have needed to get their season going? I don’t know what Daley Blind is doing, he just lets Salah run. Superbly clinical.

Bayern are giving Robert Lewandowski every chance they can to hurt them.

They leave him in space at the back post to get a header on goal that Manuel Neuer claws away.

This is being played at a million miles an hour.

Marcel Sabitzer and Sergio Busquets both slide in for a loose ball. For some reason, the former is booked, despite trying to pull his tackle in what was a 50-50.

Oh, wow! Robert Lewandowski with a huge miss!

Gavi picks out the striker in behind the Bayern defence. He gobbles up chances like this for fun but fires his effort over the bar.

The home side know all they need to about the Polish striker. They won't get away with that again.

Chris Sutton
Former Blackburn striker on BBB Radio 5 Live

I think Liverpool have come out and tried to be positive and take the game to Ajax, but they've not really found any real rhythm just yet. That slickness in the final third, we haven’t seen any of that.

Dusan Tadic scoops a clever little pass into Mohammed Kudus but the Ajax midfielder turned forward can't quite collect it to get a shot in on goal.

It is already shaping up to be a proper tussle on the Barca left between Raphinha and home defender Alphonso Davies. Two supremely talented players refusing to give an inch.

Oh, Manuel Neuer almost gets his side into all sorts of bother!

His miskicked clearance goes straight to Robert Lewandowski (of all people). The Bayern keeper is so relieved to see Dayot Upamecano get back to tackle before the Polish striker can cause any damage.

Chris Sutton
Former Blackburn striker on BBB Radio 5 Live

Interesting match-up between Daley Blind, ageing, against Mohamed Salah. Liverpool will look to exploit Ajax in that left-back role.

Daley Blind sends a long raking pass in the direction of Kenneth Taylor but that runs through to home goalkeeper Alisson.

Moments later Harvey Elliott plays a poor pass across midfield for the hosts. Neither side has really got their passing going yet.

Leroy Sane is picked out by a glorious ball from Thomas Muller. After cutting inside, though, the winger's shot is blocked by Marcos Alonso.

It's end to end. Exactly what we wanted. Two big hitters throwing haymakers at each other.

A sloppy pass from Ajax defender Calvin Bassey hands Liverpool a throw-in deep in the visitors half. Not sure the former Leicester City youngster will try chipping across his penalty area again.

First big chance!

Barca's Pedri has a clear sight of goal but he is denied by Manuel Neuer's boot.

This after Alphonso Davies had charged down the Bayern left before sending a low ball just behind Leroy Sane.

The game bursting into life.

Ajax very much trying to play out from the back as Liverpool try to press them into mistakes.