By Lori Ewing LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) -Liverpool booked their spot in the last 16 of the Champions League with a 2-1 victory over 10-man Lille on Tuesday at Anfield, thanks to goals from talisman Mohamed Salah and substitute Harvey Elliott.

Liverpool defeated 10-man Lille 2-1 at Anfield in the Champions League on Tuesday night and have now confirmed a top-eight finish in the league phase - an autom

Hello and welcome everyone to The Athletic for our live coverage of Liverpool vs Lille. The Champions League is back today after a more than month-long hiatus and the fixture we're focusing on pits the Premier League leaders against one of the high-flying sides in Ligue 1.

David has frequently been cited as a potential transfer target for Liverpool. In 2020 it was reported that the Canadian was on a three-man shortlist to bolster Liverpool’s attacking options under Jurgen Klopp. Also on the list were Ismaila Sarr and Diogo Jota.

Liverpool Set for Lille Showdown Under Arne Slot’s Tactical MasteryLiverpool fans, brace yourselves for another thrilling night of Champions League action at Anfield as Arne Slot prepares his side

Liverpool secured victory over Lille at Anfield as Arne Slot's men guarantee a top-eight finish in the Champions League group stage

Salah's first-half strike handed Liverpool the lead and they upped the pressure in the second half as they searched for another goal. Mandi was then sent off after he received a second yellow card for a challenge on Luis Diaz and it appeared as though the Reds would soon find the breakthrough they were looking for.

The narrative of Lille’s journey to Liverpool is wrapped in enigma and resilience. They have ventured through football giants, beating Real Madrid and securing a point from Juventus.. Their arrival at Anfield is painted with the hues of potential and ambition, challenging the preordained and stirring the waters of the Champions League.

Liverpool booked their spot in the last 16 of the Champions League with a 2-1 victory over 10-man Lille on Tuesday at Anfield, thanks to goals from talisman Mohamed Salah and substitute Harvey Elliott.

Liverpool Cruise Past Lille to Secure Champions League Last-16 SpotMohamed Salah reached another milestone, scoring his 50th European goal for Liverpool as the Reds secured their place in the

Aston Villa’s hopes of automatic qualification for the Champions League round of 16 took a blow after a 1-0 loss to Monaco on Tuesday, while Atalanta won big to keep up its strong campaign.