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

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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

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.

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.

Are Liverpool the best men’s club team in world football at the moment? Thomas Frank thinks so. Ashley Williams thinks so. Lille manager Bruno Genesio thinks so… as does a player who’s been linked with the Merseyside giants in recent months.

Liverpool make it seven wins out of seven in the Champions League. Elliott's deflected strike proved to be the winner. Lille put up a decent fight, equalising through David after Mandi was sent off. Job done.

The match is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. EST and will be broadcast exclusively on Paramount+. Fans looking to watch can do so through Paramount+, which offers exclusive live streams and on-demand replays of all UEFA Champions League matches along with a free trial when you sign up.

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In the 64th minute, Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin tried to clear the ball from what should have been a regulation goal kick.

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