Liverpool secured its place in the Champions League last 16 with a victory over Lille, but Barcelona's dramatic stoppage-time comeback against Benfica means Liverpool must wait to clinch the group. Manager Arne Slot praised referee Danny Makkelie for his decision to allow extensive stoppage time during a match that saw Barcelona rally from 4-2 down to win 5-4. Despite the uncertainty over group leadership, Liverpool maintains a perfect record in the competition, with Mohamed Salah reaching a milestone of 50 European goals, positioning both teams for strong knockout phase performances.