A Tactical Analysis from Anfield Index’s Post-Match RawLiverpool’s continued Champions League dominance was underscored in a commanding victory over Lille, as

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

Liverpool have won 2-1 against Lille in their Champions League match at Anfield. Mohamed Salah scored on the counter-attack in the first half and the hosts were cruising when Lille’s Aissa Mandi was sent off for a second bookable offence.

Liverpool host Lille at Anfield looking to maintain their perfect record in the UEFA Champions League 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.

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Visitors Ipswich Town come to Anfield following a 6-0 thrashing at home at Portman Road to Manchester City. Ipswich find themselves at the opposite end of the table to Liverpool, sitting 18th on 16 points, with 34 points separating them from Liverpool who sit on top on 50 points.

Watch highlights as Liverpool book their place in the last 16 of the Champions League with a victory over 10-man Lille at Anfield, after Mohammed Salah scored his 50th European goal for the Reds.

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 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.