Liverpool booked their place in the Champions League round-of-16 on Tuesday night as they ran out 2-1 winners over Ligue 1 side Lille. Goals from Mohamed Salah and Harvey Elliott clinched the victory for the Reds as they maintained their 100% winning record in this season’s league phase.
Liverpool cruised from there and secured not only the win, but a direct berth to the round of 16 in the Champions League. Skipping the first round of the knockout stage will give the Reds time to regroup and focus on maintaining their pace in the Premier League amid challengers.
Aston Villa’s hopes of automatic qualification for the Champions League round of 16 took a blow after a 1-0 loss to Monaco on Tuesday, while Atalanta won big to keep up its strong campaign.
Liverpool secured victory over Lille at Anfield as Arne Slot's men guarantee a top-eight finish in the Champions League group stage
Liverpool maintained their 100% winning record in the Champions League league phase as they booked their place in the round-of-16 courtesy of a 2-1 win over Lille. Goals in each half from Mohamed Salah and Harvey Elliott secured the victory as the Reds ensured at least a top two finish by claiming their seventh successive win.
Liverpool booked their spot in the last 16 of the Champions League with a 2-1 victory over 10-man Lille on Tuesday at Anfield, thanks to goals from talisman Mohamed Salah and substitute Harvey Elliott.
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Lille striker Jonathan David continued his impressive Champions League goalscoring record against Liverpool on Tuesday and gave his verdict on the Reds following the game
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Liverpool booked their spot in the last 16 of the Champions League with a 2-1 victory over 10-man Lille on Tuesday at Anfield, thanks to goals from talisman Mohamed Salah and substitute Harvey Elliott.
Arne Slot’s Liverpool side are top of the new-look Champions League and need to avoid a loss to guarantee themselves a place in the last-16