"Liverpool sailed through to the Champions League last 16 with a 6-0 rout of Qarabag at Anfield. Alexis Mac Allister scored in both halves with Florian Wirtz, Mohamed Salah, Hugo Ekitike and Federico Chiesa also on target on what was a much-needed dominant performance after a disappointing Premier League defeat to Bournemouth at the weekend. The emphatic win sees Liverpool finish the league phase in third, which is set to hand Arne Slot's men a favourable last-16 tie - and it could eventually set them on course to meet Arsenal in the semi-finals should the English duo make it that far."
"Liverpool dominate in first half Liverpool's place in the top eight was not in much danger this evening but they hit an early setback when their already depleted backline was worsened further by Jeremie Frimpong's injury. On came Wataru Endo, meaning the Reds backline had two midfielders in with Ryan Gravenberch already at centre-back. Florian Wirtz then got the first sight of goal after combining with Cody Gakpo before his shot inside the box was blocked. Hugo Ekitike later went close from distance after cutting inside from the left but his low effort did not quite bend round enough."
"The Reds did find the breakthrough a few moments later though as a corner was flicked on and found Mac Alliser at the back post to squeeze it over the line. It was a deserved opener for the hosts and a few minutes later they doubled their lead through Wirtz with a clinical finish on the edge of the box in what was his first Champions League goal for Liverpool. The visitors should really have had a penalty when Gravenberch collided with Celino Duran but the referee bizarrely waved play on and no VAR check was seemingly recommended. Liverpool should probably have made it three before half-time after a flurry of chances, the best a free header for Gakpo which he didn't get enough contact on and it was easy for the goalkeeper to"
Liverpool beat Qarabag 6-0 at Anfield to progress to the Champions League last 16. Alexis Mac Allister scored in both halves. Florian Wirtz, Mohamed Salah, Hugo Ekitike and Federico Chiesa also scored. The victory followed a disappointing Premier League defeat to Bournemouth and provided a dominant response. Liverpool finished the group phase third, positioning them for a favourable last-16 tie and a potential semi-final meeting with Arsenal if both sides advance. An early injury to Jeremie Frimpong forced Wataru Endo into the backline with Ryan Gravenberch at centre-back. A collision involving Gravenberch and Celino Duran produced no VAR check despite appeals.
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