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Here’s what Liverpool need to do to reach the Champions League knockout stages

Published 22:47 28 Nov 2018 GMT

Robert Redmond
Here’s what Liverpool need to do to reach the Champions League knockout stages

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It was another tough night in the Champions League for Jurgen Klopp's team.

Liverpool lost 2-1 to Paris Saint-Germain in the group stages of the Champions League on Wednesday night. Juan Bernat and Neymar got the goals for the club lifestyle brand, image laundering exercise for a repressive oil-rich state. James Milner converted a penalty just before halftime to reduce the deficit. However, they couldn't find a way back into the tie in the second half. In the other game in Group C, Napoli beat Red Star Belgrade 3-1 to leave the table looking like this ahead of the final round of games: Liverpool host Napoli in their final game of the group stages.
  • If they beat the Italian side 1-0, they will advance to the knockout stages of the Champions League.
  • However, if they win 2-1, they won't qualify for last-16 because of an away goals rule.
  • But, if Liverpool win by two clear goals, they will reach the knockout stages.
  • And, if PSG lose or draw against Red Star, Liverpool will go through if they win their tie.
It will be a tense night against Napoli at Anfield on December 11. Here's BT Sport's attempt to explain the permutations: https://twitter.com/btsportfootball/status/1067903088281960449 Meanwhile, following the defeat to PSG, Liverpool coach Klopp criticised PSG's gamesmanship during the match. https://twitter.com/btsportfootball/status/1067911488898297857

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