Basel manager Paulo Sousa has praised his side's display after the Swiss giants defeated Liverpool 1-0 in tonight's Champions League clash at St Jakob-Park.

A solitary goal by Marco Streller, following a lapse in concentration by the Reds defence, was enough to give the Super League champions the win.

Sousa told reporters after the game: "It was a perfect evening.

"We defended well, we fought, were ambitious, have created chances and kept the ball well."

Basel climb to second in Group B, while Liverpool slip to third.

Written by
Giuseppe Labellarte