Liverpool destroy Qarabag 6–0 to cruise into Champions League last 16

Liverpool produced a dominant performance to beat FK Qarabag 6–0 at Anfield in their final UEFA Champions League group stage match on Wednesday night, securing automatic qualification for the Round of 16.

The hosts opened the scoring in the 15th minute when Alexis Mac Allister nodded home from a Dominik Szoboszlai corner, the first of two goals for the Argentine midfielder.

Just six minutes later Florian Wirtz doubled the lead with a low drive past the Qarabag goalkeeper, putting Liverpool firmly in control before halftime.

After the break, Mohamed Salah struck in the 50th minute with a powerful finish from a free-kick routine, ending his goal drought and energising the home crowd.

Hugo Ekitike extended the lead in the 57th minute, capitalising on a defensive mistake and rounding the keeper to make it 4–0, before Mac Allister added his second of the night in the 61st minute, finishing from close range after persistent pressure.

According to SkySports, the scoring was completed in the 90th minute by Federico Chiesa, who tapped in after good work from his teammates to cap a memorable night for the Reds.

Liverpool’s emphatic victory lifted them to 18 points in the group standings, ensuring a safe top-eight finish and qualification straight into the Champions League Round of 16.

Qarabag, despite the heavy loss, also progress to the Champions League play-offs based on their group position.

Contributed by Emmanuel Lungu

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