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 received a welcome boost after one of their players confirmed he is staying immediately after the 2-1 Champions League win over Lille on Tuesday night.

Mohamed Salah ran clear to give Liverpool the lead at home to a Lille team who have also impressed this season.

Scenarios for knockout phase qualification with leaders Liverpool on the verge of round of 16 spot along with Barcelona

FC Barcelona's heroic comeback win over Benfica in the Champions League on Tuesday could end up being worth over $50 million to the club.

Mohamed Salah scored early and Harvey Elliott scored late, and that was all Liverpool needed to beat Lille at Anfield on Tuesday and move to 7-for-7 perfect in the newly formatted UEFA Champions League group stage.

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

Mohamed Salah and Harvey Elliott scored either side of Jonathan David’s equaliser as Aissa Mandi was sent off for the visitors

The revamped Champions League league phase is coming to a close and Liverpool are in pole position, while Manchester City face a fight to remain in the competition

Liverpool have been perfect in the UEFA Champions League this season. The table-toppers only need a point to confirm qualification against Lille.