While there is still one round of games to go, it seems likely that Liverpool and Barcelona will occupy the top two positions in the new-look Champions Group group stage. As the only teams certain of their place in the round of 16,

Barcelona's spectacular fightback against Benfica on Tuesday meant Liverpool would have to wait another week to be confirmed winner of the league phase of the new look Champions League. But manager Arne Slot was full of praise for referee Danny Makkelie playing so much stoppage time in the 5-4 win for Barcelona.

Liverpool managed to reduce one of Barcelona's best players to tears with a dominant display at Anfield previously.

Barcelona came from behind to beat Benfica in dramatic fashion on Tuesday in UEFA Champions League action, taking part in Matchday 7's wildest game so far with a 5-4 win. Benfica

Liverpool and Barcelona know they're in the Champions League last 16 with a host of other teams - including Arsenal and Aston Villa - ensuring they will play knockout football

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It is nearly two years since Bajcetic started for Liverpool against Real Madrid but he has found limited opportunities at Salzburg

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FC Barcelona has reportedly readied a $72 million offer to Liverpool for a first team star that has told the club of his desire to join the Catalans.

Liverpool star Virgil Van Dijk wasted no time when naming who he believes is the greatest soccer player of all time. Regarded as one of the best defenders in Premier League history, Virgil Van Dijk made headlines when he became the most expensive defender ever in English soccer with his move from Southampton to Liverpool.