The outcome ultimately hinged on two key moments over the course of 94 minutes intense minutes.
Firstly, Mohamed Salah displayed his abundant power, skill and finesse as he broke the deadlock with a wonderfully-taken first-half goal.
The Reds pressed hard in search of a second goal after the break, coming close on several occasions, but ultimately required an incredible stoppage-time save from Alisson Becker to make certain of their place in Monday's draw.
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