Liverpool secured their place in the Champions League round of 16 with a 2-1 triumph over a 10-man Lille side on Tuesday night at Anfield.
Goals from Mohamed Salah and substitute Harvey Elliott sealed the victory.
Arne Slot’s team preserved their perfect record in the competition, sitting atop the 36-team standings with 21 points, three ahead of second-placed Barcelona, with one league-phase match remaining.
Salah opened the scoring in the 34th minute, netting his 50th European goal for the Reds.
The Egyptian forward latched onto a long ball from Curtis Jones and curled a clinical finish past Lille goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier.
Lille’s task became more challenging in the 59th minute when Aissa Mandi was sent off after picking up a second yellow card. However, the visitors equalized just three minutes later.
Jonathan David pounced on a loose ball, smashing it into the net after Hakon Arnar Haraldsson’s initial effort was blocked.
Liverpool reclaimed the lead in the 67th minute. A cleared corner fell to Elliott at the edge of the box, and his shot, aided by a dramatic deflection, found its way into the net, ensuring the home side’s victory.
