
Liverpool maintained their perfect record by defeating Lille 2-1, earning a full 21 points from 21 possible in the Champions League and confirming their top spot in the group stage. Under Arne Slot, the Reds secured the win with goals from Mohamed Salah and Harvey Elliott, against a Lille side that played the last 30 minutes with one player less after Aïssa Mandi was sent off with a second yellow card. Lille will have to fight for a spot in the round of 16 on the final matchday, but they are already guaranteed a place in the knockout round. Despite being already qualified, Liverpool only made defensive rotations, with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson resting, and Jarred Quansah partnering with Virgil Van Dijk in central defense. Lille, who will face Feyenoord at home in the final matchday, is in twelfth place with 13 points, tied with Aston Villa, who hold the eighth spot.
