LIVERPOOL, England (Interstat) — Liverpool opened its Champions League campaign with a commanding 6-0 victory over Qarabag on Wednesday at Anfield, defying pregame projections.

Alexis Mac Allister led the rout with two goals, scoring in the 15th and 61st minutes. Florian Wirtz, Mohamed Salah, Hugo Ekitike and Federico Chiesa also found the net in a relentless offensive display. Substitute Marko Janković recorded an assist but also received a yellow card in the 70th minute.

The result starkly contrasted with statistical forecasts that heavily favored the visiting side. The win gives Liverpool an ideal start in European competition this season, while Qarabag begins with a defeat.