Second-half goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo at Anfield gave Arne Slot’s side a deserved victory against the current players.

It was the fifth win from five games for the Reds in the competition’s new format, and it leaves them top of the standings by two points.

Liverpool are now also guaranteed to finish in the top 24 with three rounds to go.

The first eight clubs at the final table will progress directly to the last 16, while the clubs ranked ninth to 24th will play a two-legged play-off round.

The Reds’ next Champions League match is a visit to Girona on December 10, with meetings with Lille and PSV Eindhoven to follow in January.