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Liverpool 4-2 Hoffenheim: Liverpool Cruise Into Champions League Group Stage After Pulsating Win

Liverpool secured their place among Europe's elite clubs with a thrilling 4-2 win over Bundesliga side Hoffenheim at Anfield on Wednesday evening. The Reds won the Champions League playoff tie 6-3 on aggregate.

Goals from Mo Salah, Roberto Firmino and an Emre Can brace secured a famous victory for Liverpool, whilst Hoffenheim players Uth and Wagner grabbed the German side consolations either side of half time.

Liverpool took the lead in the 10th minute following a perfectly timed back-heel from Sadio Mane into the path of Germany international Emre Can. The box-to-box midfielder calmly slotted the ball into the back of the net to give the home-side a deserved lead.