Liverpool booked their place in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) last 16 thanks to an emphatic 6-0 home victory over Qarabağ FK, extending the Horsemen’s winless run against English opposition to nine matches (D1, L8).
Having seen their 13-game unbeaten streak come to an end against Bournemouth at the weekend, Liverpool knew a positive start was needed under the Anfield lights.
An early injury blow to Jeremie Frimpong was far from ideal for Arne Slot’s side, but they overcame that setback and took the lead in the 15th minute when Alexis Mac Allister bundled a close-range header over the line for his second UCL goal of the league phase.
Armed with the momentum, the Reds doubled their advantage just six minutes later, with Hugo Ekitike playing a clever ball into the path of Florian Wirtz, who took one touch to compose himself before slotting a clinical finish into the bottom corner.
