# Leeds United Executes Remarkable Comeback to Secure 4-2 Friendly Victory Against Liverpool

*Leeds United rallied for a 4-2 friendly victory over Liverpool in Chicago, marking the first defeat for Liverpool under new coach Andoni Iraola.*

August 3, 2026 · Sports

## At a glance

- Leeds United defeated Liverpool 4-2 in a friendly match in Chicago.
- Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored two goals in the second half.
- This was Liverpool's first defeat under new coach Andoni Iraola.

Leeds United staged a dramatic comeback to secure a 4-2 victory over Liverpool in a friendly match at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday. Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored twice in the second half as Leeds overturned a two-goal deficit, marking Liverpool's first loss under new coach Andoni Iraola.

## Liverpool's Early Lead

Liverpool appeared in control early on with goals from Luke Chambers and Florian Wirtz, putting them ahead 2-0 by the 40th minute. Chambers scored in the 7th minute after a corner from Dominik Szoboszlai was flicked on by Milos Kerkez. Wirtz doubled the lead in the 40th minute, finishing a cross from Jeremie Frimpong.

## Leeds' Remarkable Comeback

Leeds began their fightback in the 60th minute when Brenden Aaronson scored. Calvert-Lewin equalized for Leeds in the 71st minute, heading in after Joe Rodon flicked on a long throw from Ethan Ampadu. Sean Longstaff put Leeds ahead in the 73rd minute, and Calvert-Lewin sealed the victory with another header in the 85th minute, off a throw from Sebastian Bornauw.

## Context of the US Tour

This match was part of Liverpool's US tour, which had previously seen them win 4-2 against Sunderland and 1-0 against Wrexham. Leeds' US tour started with a 3-2 loss to Wrexham and a 1-0 win over Sunderland.

## Coaches and Players

Andoni Iraola, who joined Liverpool this summer from Bournemouth, faced his first defeat with the team. Three World Cup players from Liverpool returned to action: Florian Wirtz, Ryan Gravenberch, and Alexander Isak.

## Sources

- BSS

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