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.

Mohamed Salah scored his 50th European goal for Liverpool as the Reds booked their place in the last 16 of the Champions League with victory over 10-man Lille at Anfield. Salah's goal came when he latched onto a brilliant Curtis Jones through ball and slotted over the advancing Lucas Chevalier in the 34th minute.

Arne Slot ’s Liverpool continued their flawless Champions League run with a 2-1 win over French side Lille on Tuesday evening, but finishing top of the standings could be detrimental to their aspirations of reaching the final and subsequently winning silverware in the Dutchman's maiden campaign.