Liverpool became the first team to guarantee a place in the last 16 of the new Champions League format by beating Lille 2-1 on Tuesday, while Barcelona fought back from two goals down to stun Benfica 5-4 in a thriller.

Scenarios for knockout phase qualification with leaders Liverpool on the verge of round of 16 spot along with Barcelona

Liverpool picked up right where it ended 2024, with a win that kept the Reds perfect heading into the final round of