Salzburg drops into Europa League last 32

Enock Mwepu and Patson Daka’s Redbull Salzburg has drop into the Europa League last 32 after losing 2-0 to Liverpool in Austria.Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said he loved that his side were “so smart” as they beat Red Bull Salzburg to reach the Champions League last 16 as Group E winners.The defending champions, who needed at least a point to progress, were on the ropes at times in the first half against a side who had scored 87 goals in 24 games.But from the moment Naby Keita headed in Sadio Mane’s cross, there was only going to be one winner.Mohamed Salah clinched victory 100 seconds later with an excellent right-footed finish from a ludicrously tight angle.Klopp’s side needed the three points to top the group because Napoli beat Genk 4-0.Liverpool will discover their Champions League last-16 opponents in Monday’s draw. Real and Atletico Madrid are both possible opponents.And Chelsea survived a late scare to move into the Champions League knockout stages with a 2-1 victory over Lille at Stamford Bridge.Frank Lampard’s side were in complete control for the most part and set up the victory they required with first-half goals from Tammy Abraham and CESAR Azpilicueta.Meanwhile, Napoli have sacked manager Carlo Ancelotti less than three hours after he guided them into the Champions League knockout stages.The Serie A club had not won in nine games in all competitions until Tuesday’s 4-0 success at home to Genk.Ancelotti was in his second season in charge of Napoli but they sit seventh in the league after that poor run.They are the only team to beat Liverpool in 90 minutes this season, defeating the Reds 2-0 in September. Post Views: 3
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