Virgil van Dijk’s Assist Hat-Trick Sets New Champions League RecordLiverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has added another remarkable chapter to his European legacy, becoming the first central defender

LIVERPOOL, England, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Liverpool cruised to a 6-0 victory over Azerbaijan's Qarabag on Wednesday to secure their automatic place in the last 16 of the Champions League and give the club a lift after their poor run of domestic form in the defence of their Premier League title.

A fortuitous deflection allowed Mac Allister another simple finish just past the hour, before Federico Chiesa capped a memorable performance in the 90th minute with a well-taken strike following Van D

The Reds are the masters of their own destiny on Matchday 8.

Expert analysis for Liverpool vs Qarabag on UCL Matchday 8. Get betting odds, injury updates, and tactical breakdown as Arne Slot's side aims for the top eight.

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Safe passage through to the Champions League round of 16 requires a win.

Liverpool vs Qarabag LIVE: Champions League result, latest updates and fan reaction after Reds run riot - A six-goal European battering comes in contrast to lacklustre domestic form

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