Liverpool reality emerges as Champions League maths becomes clear

Liverpool’s season may yet hinge on Europe rather than the domestic picture, with the latest Champions League permutations offering clarity on what we actually need.

As confirmed by Liverpoolfc.com, Arne Slot’s side require just one point from our final two league-phase fixtures to secure progression into the knockout play-off round.

That puts us ninth in the table on 12 points after six matches, level with Inter Milan and Real Madrid, and only outside the top eight on goal difference.