"Liverpool's hopes of qualifying for the Champions League Round of 16 have received a boost. The Reds were victorious in their opening match of this season's league phase, defeating LaLiga club Atletico Madrid 3-2 at Anfield last week. Last season, Liverpool finished top of the 36-team standings after eight matches and the hope is Arne Slot's side can secure a spot in the top eight again."
"Ruben van Bommel, son of former Netherlands international and World Cup finalist Mark, has scored four goals in eight matches so far this term. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. The 21-year-old left-winger joined the Dutch champions this summer from AZ Alkmaar and had hit the ground running before picking up the major injury. As a consequence, Van Bommel will not feature against Liverpool on November 26, 2025 or versus Newcastle United on January 21, 2026."
Liverpool beat Atletico Madrid 3-2 at Anfield in the Champions League league phase opener and aim to finish in the league-phase top eight to progress automatically to the Round of 16. Teams finishing 9th–24th must contest a two-legged Round of 32 knockout tie. PSV winger Ruben van Bommel suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury and is ruled out for the remainder of the season. The 21-year-old scored four goals in eight matches after joining PSV from AZ Alkmaar. Van Bommel will miss PSV matches against Liverpool on November 26, 2025 and Newcastle on January 21, 2026.
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