Liverpool advances to Champions League last 16 after victory over Lille

Liverpool secured their place in the Champions League last-16 with a 2-1 victory over Lille, marking their seventh consecutive win in the tournament. Mohamed Salah opened the scoring, achieving his 50th European goal for the club, while Harvey Elliott netted the winner after Lille equalized through Jonathan David. Manager Arne Slot's side must earn just one point against PSV to guarantee top spot in their group. However, they face a setback with Curtis Jones ruled out for the upcoming match against Ipswich due to injury. Slot noted the challenges of facing defensively-minded teams and emphasized the importance of patience for fans. Despite their recent success, Slot remains vigilant about avoiding unnecessary yellow cards that could affect future matches.