BERGAMO, Italy (AP) — Diogo Jota continued his fine scoring streak with a hat trick as Liverpool thrashed Atalanta 5-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Jota, who signed from Wolverhampton in September for a reported fee of 41 million pounds ($52 million), took his tally to six goals in his last four matches as he strengthened his case for a regular spot in the starting lineup instead of the misfiring Roberto Firmino.
Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mané also scored in a frantic start to the second half.
It was the first time Liverpool has won its opening three Champions League matches and saw Jürgen Klopp’s side extend its lead at the top of Group D.