Another milestone for Mohamed Salah at Anfield... and it at Carragher’s expense

Champions League milestone reached against Qarabag

Europe 28 January 2026 at 16:32

Khaled Hegazy

News Editor

Another milestone for Mohamed Salah at Anfield... and it at Carragher’s expense

28.01.26 FT Champions League

Liverpool

Qarabag FK

Mohamed Salah became Liverpool’s most capped player in Champions League during the match against Qarabag at Anfield.

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah achieved major personal record on Wednesday during his club’s Champions League meeting with Qarabag at Anfield.

The Egyptian forward became the player with the most appearances for Liverpool in Champions League history reaching his 80th match in the competition for the Reds.

80 - Mohamed Salah is making his 80th UEFA Champions League appearance for Liverpool tonight, equalling the club record set by @Carra23 - who today celebrates his 48th birthday. Timing. pic.twitter.com/SFQnM02B1s
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) January 28, 2026

Salah’s landmark appearance equals the record previously held by former defender Jamie Carragher placing him among the club’s most enduring European figures.