Liverpool have won all six of their League Phase games so far, sitting pretty at the top of the table. To confirm their spot in the top eight of the table, which guarantees a spot in the last 16 without going through the playoff round, they need a point against French upstarts Lille on Tuesday.
Liverpool became the first team to guarantee a place in the last 16 of the new Champions League format by beating Lille 2-1 on Tuesday, while Barcelona fought back from two goals down to stun Benfica 5-4 in a thriller.
Liverpool have qualified for the last 16 of the Champions League and will likely finish top of the pile. The Reds beat Lille 2-1 at Anfield to remain in pole position as the expanded group stages draw to a close. However, Barcelona beating Benfica 5-4 meant they have not officially sealed top spot yet.
Unlike most Champions League fixtures, Liverpool vs Lille will not be broadcast on TNT Sports, but there’s still a way to watch the game completely free.
LILLE, France (AP ... Fernandes, who honed his skills at Sporting Lisbon's youth academy, has represented Portugal at youth levels. Rangers said it has an option to make the move permanent.
Meanwhile, Liverpool confirmed a top-eight finish in the Champions League league phase and therefore an automatic place in the last 16 after edging 10-man Lille at Anfield. Goals from Mohamed Salah and Harvey Elliott earned Liverpool a 2-1 victory over 10-man Lille to make it seven wins from seven for Arne Slot's side.
When the clock ticked on two more minutes Liverpool set a new club record for most minutes without conceding a European goal, beating the 572 set under Rafael Benitez in the 2005-06 season. The only other goal they had let in came three minutes into their first group game against AC Milan in September.
The Premier League leaders, spearheaded by Mohamed Salah, have won their six opening UCL games, taking them to the brink of qualification.
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