Liverpool is the only team to have won all their matches in the UEFA Champions League.
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Liverpool tightened their grip on the top spot in the Champions League league phase with a 2-1 victory over Lille at Anfield, marking their seventh consecutive win under Arne Slot.
Mohamed Salah opened the scoring in the first half, but Jonathan David struck back shortly after Lille were reduced to 10 men following Aissa Mandi’s red card.
However, Harvey Elliott’s deflected effort sealed the win for the Reds.
Despite Barcelona’s dramatic 5-4 victory over Benfica, Liverpool need just one more point to guarantee finishing top of the group.
Slot’s side remains one of the favorites to lift the trophy, proving their dominance against a Lille team that had been on an impressive 21-game unbeaten run.
Tactical Rotation and Squad Depth on Display
Slot made key rotations, resting Ryan Gravenberch at halftime and introducing Trent Alexander-Arnold late on.
With qualification secured, Liverpool can now approach their final game against PSV with confidence, knowing that a draw will be enough to cement their status as group leaders.
Key Performers
- ⭐ Player of the Match: Mohamed Salah
- ⚽ Liverpool Scorers: Salah (1st half), Elliott (2nd half)
- 🔴 Lille Red Card: Aissa Mandi
What They Said
Mohamed Salah on his milestone European goal:
I’m proud to have reached 50 European goals for Liverpool, but the win is what truly matters.
Arne Slot on the challenge Lille posed:
People might think it was ‘only Lille,’ but this is a team that went 21 games unbeaten and defeated Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid. We had to be patient and dominant.
What’s Next?
Liverpool will travel to PSV for their final group-stage match, needing just a point to secure the top spot. Can they continue their perfect run in the tournament?
Stay tuned for more Champions League updates!