Barcelona's spectacular fightback against Benfica on Tuesday meant Liverpool would have to wait another week to be confirmed winner of the league phase of the new look Champions League. But manager Arne Slot was full of praise for referee Danny Makkelie playing so much stoppage time in the 5-4 win for Barcelona.

Liverpool picked up right where it ended 2024, with a win that kept the Reds perfect heading into the final round of

LIVERPOOL have confirmed their place in the Champions League Last 16 after beating Lille 2-1. The Reds made it seven wins out of seven with the victory over Lille to reach 21 points and guarantee