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.

Mohamed Salah scored his 50th European goal for Liverpool as the Reds booked their place in the last 16 of the Champions League with victory over 10-man Lille at Anfield. Salah's goal came when he latched onto a brilliant Curtis Jones through ball and slotted over the advancing Lucas Chevalier in the 34th minute.

Ayyoub Bouaddi has won a public speaking competition, is studying for a maths degree and also plays Champions League football aged 17.

Liverpool have won all six of their League Phase games so far, sitting pretty at the top of the table. To confirm their spot in the top eight of the table, which guarantees a spot in the last 16 without going through the playoff round, they need a point against French upstarts Lille on Tuesday.

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

French authorities have banned Feyenoord supporters from traveling to Lille for the Champions League game, citing violent behavior. The ban follows past incidents, including clashes with Marseille fans.

Feyenoord supporters have been banned by French authorities from travelling to Lille for next week’s final Champions League group game between the two clubs

Jarell Quansah made his first Champions League start this week. The Liverpool defender impressed having had a trickier first season at senior level under Arne Slot.

The Champions League has never before seen the kind of hectic multi-screen action that will play out in the eighth and final round of games next Wednesday. When 18 games kick off at the same time, 9 p.m. Central European Time (2000 GMT), many eyes will be on Manchester and Stuttgart hoping to see the highest drama.

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly been 'in contact' with the representatives of a top European striker who is being primed for a move to Italy before the January transfer window shuts.

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