Champions League
LFC Globe’s Champions League article archive brings together related Liverpool coverage. Earlier reporting appears alongside newer stories; check publication dates for context.
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Mohamed Salah wins BBC African Footballer of the Year award
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has been named the BBC African Footballer of the Year for 2018, the second time in a row. The Egyptian beat fellow Liverpool teammate Sadio Mane, Medhi Benatia, Kalidou Koulibaly and Thomas Partey to claim the award. Salah had an exceptional debut campaign at Anfield last term, scoring a record 44…
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Trent Alexander-Arnold out of United clash and set for spell on the sidelines
Trent Alexander-Arnold could be ruled out of action for the upcoming weeks after suffering a foot injury against Napoli on Tuesday night. The Reds overcame Carlo Ancelotti’s side at Anfield to progress in the Champions League, however it came at a cost with James Milner, Joel Matip and Alexander-Arnold all hobbling off with knocks late…
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Liverpool vs Man United – Team News and Predicted Lineups
Liverpool take on Manchester United in the Premier League at the weekend, with both sides possibly being without key players. The Reds overcame Napoli on Tuesday to qualify for the Champions League last 16, whilst Man United suffered a 2-1 defeat to Valencia on Wednesday and missed the chance to top their group. Liverpool’s 1-0…
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Virgil van Dijk explains heated argument with Jordan Henderson during Napoli win
Virgil van Dijk has explained his on-field discussion with captain Jordan Henderson during Liverpool’s 1-0 victory at Anfield. The Reds overcame Napoli in their final Champions League group C fixture to progress to the last 16, thanks to a first-half goal from Mohamed Salah. Liverpool kept Carlo Ancelotti‘s side at bay for the majority of…
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Man United warm up for weekend clash vs Liverpool with 2-1 defeat
Manchester United warmed up for this weekend’s Premier League fixture at Anfield with a 2-1 loss against Valencia in the Champions League. Valencia 2-1 Man United Champions League Mestalla Stadium Goals: C. Soler (17’), P. Jones OG (47’), M. Rashford (87’) Jurgen Klopp’s side take on Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday, in what will…
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Liverpool down to two centre-backs after seriousness of Joel Matip injury revealed
Liverpool are facing somewhat of a defensive crisis after their 1-0 win over Napoli at Anfield on Tuesday. Trent Alexander-Arnold (foot) and Joel Matip (shoulder) were both forced off in the closing stages of the Reds’ crucial Champions League victory. Whilst the duo underwent scans on their respective injuries today, the club have now confirmed…
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Major injury concerns for Liverpool ahead of Manchester United visit
Liverpool are potentially facing an injury crisis ahead of their meeting with Manchester United after the 1-0 win over Napoli took a toll on the Reds defence. Liverpool beat Carlo Ancelotti’s side to secure progression to the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday night, with Mohamed Salah scoring the winner in the first-half…
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The best snaps from Anfield as Liverpool progress in Champions League
All the best snaps from Anfield as Liverpool beat Napoli 1-0 on Tuesday night to progress in the Champions League. Liverpool knew ahead of the game that they needed either a 1-0 win or, if the visitors scored, a victory by two clear goals to progress from Group C. With the Reds starting the night…
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“The special one” – What the media made of Liverpool’s win over Napoli
Here’s how the UK’s national papers viewed Liverpool’s 1-0 win over Napoli on Tuesday to seal progression to the last 16 of the Champions League. The Reds went in to the final match-day knowing if they were to qualify, they would have to either win by a goal, or by two clear goals if the…
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Liverpool 1-0 Napoli – Extended Highlights (Video)
Liverpool progressed to the knockout stages of the Champions League with a 1-0 victory over Napoli at Anfield on Tuesday night. Liverpool 1-0 Napoli ‣ Champions League Group C ‣ Anfield ‣ 12 Dec 2018 The Reds required a 1-0 win, or a victory by two clear goals should the visitors have scored, and they…
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