Liverpool started strongly against Monaco at Anfield and, for much of the first half, appeared to have their latest preseason fixture completely under control.

The team managed by Andoni Iraola quickly found spaces in the visitors' defense and took advantage of their superiority to build a commanding lead.

Alexander Isak opened the scoring in the 16th minute, while Florian Wirtz doubled the advantage in the 29th, putting the Reds comfortably 2-0 ahead before the half-hour mark.

An action before halftime changes the game

Aleksandr Golovin converted a penalty in the 44th minute to cut the deficit just before halftime.

The 2-1 scoreline completely changed the outlook for a second half in which Monaco produced a much more aggressive display and capitalized on the changes made by their opponents.

The match takes a complete turn

Mika Biereth equalized in the 56th minute, punishing a Liverpool side that had lost some of the fluidity and control it had shown during the first half.

Iraola began making changes and introduced several players, including Víctor Muñoz, who came on in the 59th minute to make his first appearance at Anfield in a Liverpool shirt.

The decisive blow comes late

Paris Brunner struck in the 88th minute to complete the comeback and make it 3-2, finishing off a turnaround that had seemed unlikely after the opening half hour.

The French side turned a 2-0 deficit into a 3-2 victory at Anfield, while Liverpool ultimately paid the price for their struggles to maintain their intensity and organization after halftime.

An important test before the new season

Liverpool showed the attacking potential of players such as Isak and Wirtz during the first half, but also displayed difficulties once the rotations began and Monaco increased the pressure.

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They continue to fine-tune their preparations before returning to competitive action.

The French side, which had not visited Anfield since its meetings with Liverpool in the 2004-05 Champions League, ultimately secured a prestigious victory at one of the most iconic venues in European soccer.