Former Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher was left seething after learning about the Reds' potential Champions League last-16 opponents, launching a scathing attack on the revamped format. This followed Arne Slot's men booking their spot in the top eight of the league stage with a thumping 6-0 victory against Qarabag.

A double from Alexis Mac Allister was complemented by strikes from Florian Wirtz, Mohamed Salah, Hugo Ekitike, and Federico Chiesa, delivering a masterclass performance at Anfield. The result ensured Liverpool controlled their own destiny in the tournament, steering clear of the nail-biting uncertainty of slipping in and out of the automatic qualification spots.

Ultimately, Slot's troops concluded the league stage in third position, trailing only Arsenal and Bayern Munich, amassing 18 points from their eight fixtures.

Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike after the pair combined to score Liverpool's second goal in their 6-0 Champions League win at home to Qarabag(Image: Paul ELLIS / AFP via Getty Images)

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