Liverpool advanced into the knockout stages of the Champions League with a 3-0 victory over Ajax at the Joha Cruyff Arena.
Mo Salah, Darwin Nunez and Harvey Elliott were on target to ensure the Reds qualfied from Group A with one match to spare.
Liverpool rode their luck in the first half with Ajax missing two glorious chances. In just the second minute, Steven Berghuis hit the post with just Alisson Becker in the Reds goal to beat before Dusan Tadic had a shot blocked by Trent Alexander-Arnold.
And Jurgen Klopp’s side would punish the Dutch champions when Salah finished intelligently on 42 minutes.
Nunez missed a gilt-edged chance shortly before the break when he struck the post - but atoned for that error four minutes into the second period when heading home Andy Robertson’s corner.
Then Liverpool ensured they’d be in the next stage of the competition when Elliott finished with aplomb from an acute angle.
Here’s how we rated the Liverpool players.
1. Alisson Becker - 7
Made one sound stop in the first half and was solid coming off his line. Barely had a touch in the second period and will relish a clean sheet. Photo: Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images
2. Trent Alexander-Arnold - 7
A huge block made from Tadic kept Liverpool level but passing was erratic in opening 45 minutes. Much better in the second half when the game opened up as passing improved. Photo: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images
3. Joe Gomez - 6
Played some nice long balls in the first half but struggled to match the physicality of Brian Brobbey at times. Made an important interception in the second period. Photo: John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images
4. Virgil van Dijk - 7
Exuded confidence in the rearguard to help deliver a clean sheet. Photo: John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images