The only goal in the opening match after filing from the corner of the field was Saul. The guests owned the ball 3/4 of the playing time, but could not convert the territorial advantage into effective actions. Wards of Jürgen Klopp only a few times shot on target on Jan Cloud.
The second leg is scheduled for March 11 in Liverpool.
It was previously reported that the double of Holland brought Borussia a victory in the first game of the 1/16 final of the Champions League.