How Liverpool can still qualify for the Champions League knockout rounds

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28th November 2018
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Following Liverpool's 2-1 defeat to , there has been some confusion about how the Reds can still progress in the .

The Reds suffered a disappointing to Thomas Tuchel's star-studded PSG after 's penalty at the stroke of half-time wasn't enough to overcome goals from Juan Bernat and Neymar.

ran out 3-1 winners over , eliminating them from Europe. However, the Serbian side's late goal has changed the complexion of Liverpool's final game.

Liverpool had needed to by two clear goals against Carlo Ancelotti's side in the final fixture of Group C in order to progress.

However, Liverpool now need just a 1-0 win over the Serie A side to seal qualification alongside PSG, who would lead the group should they win over Red Star in their final match.

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The Reds suffer a 2-1 defeat in Paris to put their Champions League hopes in the balance / Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images

A 1-0 win would see Liverpool equal on points, head to head, and on goal difference with Napoli. The Reds would go therefore go through based on goals scored.

However, if Napoli score just once at , a one goal margin will not be enough to see Jurgen Klopp's side go through and they would need to win by at least two to secure progression.

The breakers are based on the following:

‣ Points in head to head matches
‣ Goal difference head to head
‣ Goals scored head to head
‣ Away goals head to head
‣ Goal difference in all matches
‣ Goals scored in all matches

So Liverpool still have it all to do on the final day vs Ancelotti's side, with keeping a of the utmost importance to avoid a nervy finish to their European campaign.

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