Andy Robertson acknowledged that Liverpool’s performance was below par during their Champions League victory over Girona on Tuesday night.

The Reds secured a narrow 1-0 win in Catalonia, thanks to Mohamed Salah’s second-half penalty, awarded after a contentious foul by Donny van de Beek on Luis Diaz. Liverpool managed to assert more control in the second half but relied heavily on Alisson’s heroics during the first to keep the game scoreless.

Reflecting on their defensive vulnerability, Robertson admitted to the club’s media: “In the first half, it felt like a basketball match—back and forth—which played into their hands. We left ourselves far too open and gave Alisson too much to do, which is uncharacteristic of us.”

Liverpool remains the only team with a perfect record in the Champions League after six group-stage matches. Despite some unspectacular wins, Robertson emphasized the importance of results over style.

“Six wins out of six—it’s hard to ask for more,” he remarked. “Not every performance has been spectacular, and tonight wasn’t our best, but it’s about winning and securing qualification, and we’ve achieved that.”

On being named man of the match, Robertson added: “I think it’s my second one, the last a few years ago! It’s great to be recognized, but it’s all about the team.”