Arne Slot was pleased that Barcelona played out injury time after Liverpool boss saw the final score of their match with Benfica

The Reds will still need a point to guarantee first place in the league phase of the Champions League after Barcelona’s dramatic win.

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.

The Liverpool boss can see his side finish top of the new-look Champions League group stage if they win against Lille on Tuesday night and Barcelona drop points against Benfica - but Arne Slot insists

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot believes it is "too early" to describe his team at the best in the world, despite being labelled as such by Brentford boss Thomas Frank.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot is unsure how much benefit there will be to finishing top of the Champions League table.

Barcelona manager, Hansi Flick, has praised Liverpool in a glowing assessment of Arne Slot's side, acknowledging them as the strongest contenders to Bar

Arne Slot wasn't happy with the way Liverpool conceded against Lille despite his side's 2-1 win in the UEFA Champions League.

Barcelona’s dramatic winning goal at Benfica saw them emerge as 5-4 victors to deny Liverpool the official status as group-stage winners of the Champions League. But the Reds may only have to wait another week before they can officially declare themselves Europe's best.

Liverpool take on Lille in the Champions League on Tuesday looking to take a great stride towards topping the league phase

Curtis Jones was substituted at halftime of Liverpool's win over Lille with Arne Slot later revealing he was withdrawn with an injury in a new concern for the Reds

As Liverpool's £85 million striker Darwin Nunez faces a crucial period following Diogo Jota's injury setback, manager Arne Slot has laid down a clear challenge: prove you belong among football's elite.