Match ReportThe GuardianUnverified source· 2 Aug 2026
Leeds rally from two down to stun Liverpool in Chicago
Leeds roared back from 2-0 down to hand Liverpool's new boss a first pre-season defeat.
Leeds
team
Competition
Pre-season friendly
Score
Liverpool 2-4 Leeds
Scorers
Calvert-Lewin (2), Aaronson, Longstaff for Leeds
Venue
Soldier Field, Chicago
What happened. Leeds came from two goals down at half-time to beat Liverpool 4-2, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin scoring twice in a 25-minute blitz.
- Leeds scored four goals in 25 minutes after the break.
- Liverpool led 2-0 at half-time but collapsed after key subs.
- Calvert-Lewin netted a brace to lead the comeback.
Liverpool's new coach faces questions over defensive fragility after a second-half collapse.
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