Manchester City thrashed newcomers Burnley 5-1.
With Tuesday’s defeat, Liverpool are now six points behind Manchester City with 41 points in 19 games.
Liverpool momentarily pushed away Manchester United from title conversations as the Merseyside lords mercilessly whipped the demons out of the Red Devils in their backyard.
Six-time winner Messi and five-time winner Ronaldo are pundits favourites to win this year’s Ballon d’Or.
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson struck a rare UEFA Champions League goal to earn his side a 3-2 victory over AC Milan at a rocking Anfield on Wednesday.
English Premier League clubs say they will not release players for international matches played in red-list countries next month.
The result moved Liverpool into fourth place in the standings, four points behind leaders Manchester City.
An 83rd minute penalty from Ashley Barnes decided the contest.
Nine of their first team players and five staff members tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday.
Salah said in an interview this month that he admired Real Madrid and Barcelona.
