What were Mohamed Salah's Champions League statistics after Liverpool's 2025 exit?

​Mohamed Salah's performance in the 2024-2025 UEFA Champions League was a focal point for Liverpool, especially following their exit in the Round of 16 against Paris Saint-Germain. Analyzing Salah's statistics provides insight into his contributions during the tournament and offers a comparison to his domestic league performance in the Premier League.​

Mohamed Salah's Champions League 2024-2025 Performance

Appearances and Goal Scoring

Salah featured in nine Champions League matches during the 2024-2025 season. He scored a total of three goals, averaging 0.33 goals per game. All three goals were scored with his left foot, with one being a penalty. Notably, he did not score any goals with his right foot or head.​

Disciplinary Record

Throughout the Champions League campaign, Salah maintained a clean disciplinary record. He did not receive any yellow or red cards, underscoring his disciplined approach on the field.​

Fouls and Duels

Salah was fouled five times (0.56 per game) and committed four fouls (0.44 per game). He was involved in 58 duels, winning possession in 18 instances (2 per game) and losing possession in 40 instances (4.44 per game).​

Dribbling and Passing

The forward attempted 23 dribbles, successfully completing seven (0.78 per game), while losing possession 16 times (1.78 per game). In terms of passing, Salah made 272 passes, averaging 30.22 per game, with 210 being accurate (23.33 per game) and 62 unsuccessful (6.89 per game).​

Shooting Accuracy

Salah took 25 shots during the tournament, averaging 2.78 per game. Of these, 11 were on target (1.22 per game), and 14 were either off target or hit the post (1.56 per game).​

Comparison with Premier League 2024-2025 Performance

In the Premier League, Salah's performance was notably more prolific compared to his Champions League campaign.​

Appearances and Goal Scoring

Salah played 29 league matches, scoring 27 goals, which translates to an impressive average of 0.93 goals per game. This tally includes nine penalties. He scored 24 goals with his left foot (0.83 per game) and three with his right foot (0.1 per game), with no goals scored via headers.​

Disciplinary Record

In domestic league play, Salah received one yellow card (0.03 per game) and no red cards, maintaining a commendable disciplinary record.​

Fouls and Duels

He was fouled 33 times (1.14 per game) and committed 20 fouls (0.69 per game). Salah engaged in 245 duels, winning possession 109 times (3.76 per game) and losing it 136 times (4.69 per game).​

Dribbling and Passing

Salah attempted 104 dribbles, successfully completing 51 (1.76 per game), and losing possession 53 times (1.83 per game). He made 884 passes, averaging 30.48 per game, with 651 being accurate (22.45 per game) and 233 unsuccessful (8.03 per game).​

Shooting Accuracy

In the Premier League, Salah took 87 shots, averaging three per game. Of these, 55 were on target (1.9 per game), and 32 were either off target or hit the post (1.1 per game).​

Key Takeaways

• Goal Scoring: Salah's goal-scoring rate in the Premier League (0.93 per game) was significantly higher than in the Champions League (0.33 per game).​
• Shooting Accuracy: He demonstrated greater shooting accuracy in the domestic league, with a higher percentage of shots on target.​
• Dribbling Success: Salah's dribbling success rate was higher in the Premier League, indicating more effective take-ons.​
• Passing Efficiency: While his passing volume was higher in the Premier League, his accuracy rate remained consistent across both competitions.