Liverpool reach last 16 as Mo Salah hits new landmark in Lille win - 5 talking points
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Mo Salah scored his 50th European goal for Liverpool as the Reds squeezed past 10-man Lille. The win means that Liverpool have secured their place in the last 16 of this year's Champions League, the first team to do so under the Swiss model. A largely tepid first-half was brought to life after 34 minutes when Curtis Jones played a brilliant through ball to Salah to bury home.
The hosts dominated after the break and were handed a boost when Aissa Mandi was handed two yellow cards. But three minutes later, Lille were remarkably on level terms when Jonathan David blasted home an equaliser from close range. The goal shocked the home crowd but Harvey Elliott put Arne Slot's side back in front a short time later via a massive deflection from Ngal Ayel Mukau. Here, Mirror Football looks at the biggest talking points from Liverpool's win.
Tuesday's win ensured Liverpool became the first team to book their place in the last 16 of this year's Champions League. It is a historic achievement for Arne Slot's side, with this being the first year the Swiss model has been used. While it does not bring a trophy with it, claiming top spot will certainly be a confidence boost heading into the knockouts.
With their place in the last 16 assured, boss Slot has the chance to give some of his players a well-deserved rest in the final league game against PSV Eindhoven, should he choose to take it. HAVE YOUR SAY! Who was man of the match as Liverpool beat Lille? Comment below.
