Liverpool are determined to go further in the Champions League this season after sealing their place in the last-16.

The Reds were knocked out at this stage last year despite finishing top of the inaugural league table phase.

In an unfortunate twist, Liverpool drew eventual champions Paris Saint Germain and although the Reds took them all the way to penalties, they were beaten in cruel fashion at Anfield.

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Arne Slot would have been hoping for better this time and while Liverpool have no doubt been given it, their passage into the quarter-finals still looks tough.

The Reds have four possible opponents in the knockout stage, with Jamie Carragher‘s frustrated reaction to the draw no doubt mirroring plenty of Liverpool supporters’.

Liverpool were not quite as good in the league phase this season, although they still managed to finish third in the overall table.

As they learnt last year, however, a high position does not guarantee an easier last-16 pairing. This time, it will be either Atletico Madrid, Juventus,...