Liverpool Secures Seventh Champions League Win, Advances to Last 16

Liverpool secured their place in the last 16 of the Champions League with a 2-1 victory over Lille at Anfield, maintaining their perfect record in the tournament. Harvey Elliott's deflected shot ensured a seventh consecutive win, following Mohamed Salah's opener and Jonathan David's equalizer for Lille. The win keeps Liverpool three points ahead of Barcelona, who also achieved a thrilling victory against Benfica. This match marked Lille's first defeat in 22 games across all competitions, dropping them to 11th place. Liverpool manager Arne Slot utilized squad rotation, giving opportunities to players like Jarell Quansah and Darwin Nunez, highlighting the team's depth as key to their success in multiple competitions. Despite Lille's strong form coming into the game, they were unable to capitalize on their early pressure, especially after Aissa Mandi's red card diminished their chances.