Barcelona’s spectacular fightback against Benfica meant Liverpool would have to wait another week to be confirmed winner of the league phase of the new look Champions League.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has heaped praise on compatriot Virgil van Dijk, naming the Reds' skipper as the player who has surprised him the most.

Nallo was shown a straight red after hacking down Johan Bakayoko in the 87th minute, just four minutes after coming off the bench for his senior debut in what was the first game that Liverpool have fa

Arne Slot was pleased that Barcelona played out injury time after Liverpool boss saw the final score of their match with Benfica

The Liverpool boss can see his side finish top of the new-look Champions League group stage if they win against Lille on Tuesday night and Barcelona drop points against Benfica - but Arne Slot insists

Arne Slot has Liverpool flying in the Champions League, with only Barcelona's late comeback denying the Reds the chance to confirm top spot with just the PSV match to spare

The 18-year-old was dismissed for hacking down Johan Bakayoko, four minutes after coming on. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot believes it is "too early" to describe his team at the best in the world, despite being labelled as such by Brentford boss Thomas Frank.

Liverpool fell to a 3-2 defeat in their final league phase game in the Champions League at PSV Eindhoven but still secured top spot ahead of Barcelona

Arne Slot believes Liverpool topping the revamped Champions League table has offered them no assurances for the knockout stages. The Reds finished in first place ahead of Barcelona despite a much-changed side falling to a 3-2 defeat at PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday evening.

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