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.

And when Lille’s Aissa Mandi was sent off just before the hour mark, Liverpool looked certain to extend its 100% record in the league phase. But Anfield was stunned when Canada striker Jonathan David converted from close range to level the score in the 62nd.

UEFA Champions League, Round 7, 21/01/25Undefeated in 21 games, Lille OSC were set to face perhaps their toughest challenge in this historic run with a visit to Anfield to face a Liverpool side that

Les Dogues actually equalised within three minutes of Aissa Mandi being sent off ... were prepared to offer a long-term deal to the Canada international, whose contract at Lille expires in ...

And when Lille’s Aissa Mandi was sent off just before the hour mark, Liverpool looked certain to extend its 100% record in the league phase. But Anfield was stunned when Canada striker Jonathan ...

And when Lille’s Aissa Mandi was sent off just before the hour mark, Liverpool looked certain to extend its 100% record in the league phase. But Anfield was stunned when Canada striker Jonathan ...

And when Lille’s Aissa Mandi was sent off just before the hour mark, Liverpool looked certain to extend its 100% record in the league phase. But Anfield was stunned when Canada striker Jonathan David converted from close range to level the score in the 62nd.

And when Lille’s Aissa Mandi was sent off just before the hour mark, Liverpool looked certain to extend its 100% record in the league phase. But Anfield was stunned when Canada striker Jonathan David converted from close range to level the score in the 62nd.

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.

Lille star Jonathan David says Liverpool might be the very best team in the world after the Reds' Champions League win over the French side.

Putting in another dominant European display on Tuesday night, Liverpool extended on their 100% Champions League record as they claimed a 2-1 win against Lille. Almost in complete control on either side of the interval,

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