Former Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara was present at the draw for the Champions League playoffs in Nyon, Switzerland as the Reds received a bye to the last 16 of the competition

Top of the Champions League table and into the last 16 with the most money banked. This was the perfect return to Europe’s elite competition for Liverpool, setting up Arne Slot’s side for a crack at lifting the trophy for a seventh time and significantly boosting the club’s balance sheet.

Scouting the Last 16Liverpool have confidently stamped their ticket to the UEFA Champions League’s last 16, sealing their qualification with a game

The Liverpool manager has had an immediate impact since joining this summer from Feyenoord and has helped Liverpool re-establish itself among the best in the continent.

Five British clubs have progressed past the League Phase of the 2024/25 Champions League. Liverpool, Arsenal and Aston Villa booked their places in the round of 16, while Manchester City and Celtic earned a spot in the play-off round.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot believes it is far too early to call his side the best team in Europe as they prepare for Tuesday's Champions League game at home to in-form French side Lille.

When asked in the pre-match news conference if his partnership with Van Dijk is the best in Europe, Konate said: "This season, yeah I think so. Everybody knows Virgil, everybody knows his quality. For me he is the best, no-one is better than him in this position.

That's 50 goals for him now in Europe and he is a real talisman for Liverpool. Of course, Mohamed Salah is reaching more milestones. The winger's first-half strike was his 50th goal in the ...

The league phase has already been beneficial to plenty. Leaders Liverpool are almost assured of finishing at the summit, bringing in at least €9.9m in a ranking bonus, as well as their seven wins being worth an additional €14.7m. Not to be sneezed at when there is also the €18.6m equal share they have been allotted.

Liverpool Set for Lille Showdown Under Arne Slot’s Tactical MasteryLiverpool fans, brace yourselves for another thrilling night of Champions League action at Anfield as Arne Slot prepares his side

Egypt and Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah become the first player in the club's history to achieve a half-century of goals in Europe with his opening goal

The January transfer window has been a busy one, but the clock is now ticking as teams look to finalise some late additions. Premier League clubs have been making signings all month with