Gakpo fires Liverpool into last 16
LONDON: Liverpool secured a place in the Europa League last 16 with a convincing 4-0 victory over LASK, featuring a double from Cody Gakpo and goals from Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah. The win, combined with Toulouse's 0-0 draw against Union Saint-Gilloise, ensured Liverpool's top spot in Group E, allowing Jurgen Klopp to rest players in the final pool stage fixture. In another Europa League matchup, Brighton advanced to the knockout round with a 1-0 win at AEK Athens, courtesy of Joao Pedro's penalty. The Seagulls, competing in Europe for the first time, extended their European journey into the New Year.