Liverpool secured victory over Lille at Anfield as Arne Slot's men guarantee a top-eight finish in the Champions League group stage

Liverpool’s 2-1 victory over Lille on Tuesday secured their place in the Champions League last 16, a result that could prove instrumental not just in Europe but also in their Premier League

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 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.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot became just the second manager in Uefa Champions League history to win each of his first seven games in charge of a club, after Hansi Flick with Bayern Munich (won first seven between 2019 and 2021).

There was no sign of Jota in team training on Monday, ahead of Liverpool’s Champions League clash with Lille in midweek, and Slot provided an update on both Jota and Joe Gomez in his pre-match press conference.

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France’s interior ministry said there was a “real and serious risk of confrontation” between supporters of the two teams.

Liverpool defeated 10-man Lille 2-1 at Anfield in the Champions League on Tuesday night and have now confirmed a top-eight finish in the league phase - an autom