Liverpool secured a resounding 5-1 victory over Sparta, while Roma triumphed over Brighton in the Europa League. Additionally, Leverkusen, Marseille, and Milan emerged victorious in their respective matches.

Darwin Nunez’s dramatic goal in the ninth minute of stoppage time propelled Liverpool to a 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. This clutch performance added to Nunez’s impressive scoring record, as he later netted twice in Liverpool’s commanding 5-1 win against Sparta, a significant step towards the Europa League quarterfinals.

Nunez’s first goal against Sparta, a stunning right-footed strike from 25 meters, marked a milestone for Liverpool, being the 1,000th goal scored under manager Jürgen Klopp’s tenure. The Uruguay international’s second goal further showcased his talent, as he capitalized on a pass from Alexis Mac Allister to secure Liverpool’s lead just before halftime.

In another display of dominance, Liverpool swiftly took the lead against Sparta, with Mac Allister converting a penalty in the sixth minute. Despite a brief setback with an own goal from Conor Bradley, Liverpool regained control, with Luis Díaz and Dominik Szoboszlai adding to the scoreline.

Looking ahead, Liverpool faces a crucial showdown against Manchester City, with Mohamed Salah’s return from injury providing a boost for the team.

Elsewhere in European football:

• Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen salvaged a draw against Qarabag with a stoppage-time equalizer, extending their unbeaten run to 35 games across all competitions.
• Roma continued their resurgence under coach Daniele De Rossi, securing a resounding 4-0 victory over Brighton.
• Marseille maintained their goal-scoring form under new coach Jean-Louis Gasset, defeating Villarreal 4-0.
• AC Milan emerged victorious against Slavia Prague, with goals from Olivier Giroud, Tijjani Reijnders, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, and Christian Pulisic.

In the Europa Conference League:

• Aston Villa held Ajax to a goalless draw, while Lille secured a 3-0 victory against Sturm Graz.
• Maccabi Tel Aviv and Molde recorded comprehensive wins, while Fiorentina clinched a late victory over Fenerbahce.”