This win marks their seventh consecutive triumph in the competition, maintaining a perfect record and accumulating 21 points, which ensures automatic qualification for the knockout stages.
Mohamed Salah opened the scoring in the 34th minute, netting his 50th European goal for Liverpool. Lille's Aïssa Mandi received a red card, reducing the French side to ten men. Despite this setback, Lille equalized through Jonathan David. However, Liverpool regained the lead when Harvey Elliott's deflected shot found the net, securing the 2-1 victory.
Manager Arne Slot praised the team's performance, highlighting their quality and work rate. He emphasized the importance of avoiding the playoff round in the new Champions League format, noting the unpredictable nature of such fixtures.
Liverpool's defensive resilience was also noteworthy, as they set a new club record for the most minutes without conceding a goal in European competitions. This achievement underscores the team's formidable presence on the European stage this season.
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