Fenerbahce defeated Liverpool 3-2 in Istanbul, rallying twice from behind for a stunning upset in the Champions League. Vedat Muriqi scored the decisive goal, with Mason Greenwood and Archie Brown also finding the net for the hosts. Trey Nyoni and substitute Alexander Isak had given Liverpool the lead twice, but defensive lapses proved costly for the visitors.
Liverpool's perfect European start under Andoni Iraola ended despite making five changes to their lineup following Sunday's 1-0 loss to Arsenal. Nyoni opened the scoring from the edge of the box, but Greenwood's deflected free-kick equalized within four minutes. Isak restored Liverpool's advantage after the hour mark, only for Brown to level again moments later.
Interim boss Dirk Kuyt, taking charge for only his second game since Ismail Kartal's departure, guided Fenerbahce to their most important result of their campaign. The Turkish club had gathered just two points from their opening three games before capitalizing on Liverpool's generosity at the back. The loss leaves Liverpool unable to close the gap on Paris Saint-Germain at the top of the table.
