Liverpool, Dec 2: Liverpool Breezed Through To The Europa League Round Of 16 With A Commanding 4-0 Victory Over Austria’s LASK In Group E. Meanwhile, Olympique De Marseille Secured A Top-Two Finish In Group B With A Thrilling 4-3 Win Over Ajax Amsterdam.
In Group E, Premier League leaders Liverpool reached 12 points and are set to top the standings, as second-placed Toulouse played out a goalless draw at home against Union Saint Gilloise.
Luis Diaz opened the scoring for Liverpool with a header from Joe Gomez’s cross after 12 minutes, and Cody Gapko’s tap-in extended the lead three minutes later. Mohamed Salah’s penalty early in the second half made it 3-0, and Gapko added his second in stoppage time to complete the comprehensive victory.
In Group B, Marseille advanced from the group stage with a dramatic win over 10-man Ajax. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s hat-trick, completed late in stoppage time, secured the victory for Marseille. Despite Ajax leveling three times, with Brian Brobbey scoring twice, Steven Berghuis’ second-half red card following a challenge on Joaquin Correa hindered their efforts.