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

Scenarios for knockout phase qualification with leaders Liverpool on the verge of round of 16 spot along with Barcelona