Qarabağ FK secure play-off spot despite 6-0 setback.

Liverpool confirmed direct qualification to the UEFA Champions League round of 16 with a 6-0 win over Qarabağ at Anfield in their final league-phase match. Despite the setback, Qarabağ secured a play-off spot, with results elsewhere going in the Azerbaijani champions’ favour on the final matchday.

The side remained in contention until the end of the night, reflecting another competitive European season under head coach Qurban Qurbanov.

Liverpool sealed direct qualification to the Champions League round of 16 with a 6-0 win at Anfield, finishing inside the top eight of the standings.

Liverpool took the lead in the 15th minute when Alexis Mac Allister headed in from close range after a corner was flicked on by Virgil van Dijk. Florian Wirtz doubled the advantage six minutes later with a low strike from outside the box.

Mohamed Salah extended the lead early in the second half, curling a left-footed free kick into the top corner in the 50th minute. Hugo Ekitiké made it 4-0 in the 57th minute with a composed finish following a fast break, before Mac Allister completed his brace in the 61st minute.

Federico Chiesa added a sixth goal in the final minute, finishing from inside the box after a quick counter-attack.

Mac Allister scored twice, while Wirtz, Salah, Ekitiké and Chiesa were also on target as Liverpool confirmed their place in the round of 16.

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