Last season's finalists Borussia Dortmund will have to win a play-off to reach the Champions League last-16 stage despite beating Shakhtar Donetsk.

Borussia Dortmund cruised through to the knockout phase play-offs of the Champions League with a 3-1 home win over Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday, with Guinean striker Serhou Guirassy grabbing two first-half goals as the Ukrainian side were eliminated.

Borussia Dortmund secured an important win tonight but it would not be enough for the Rührpott giants to snatch a top-eight spot as they finish the league phase in tenth-place. While the hosts

Scouting the Last 16Liverpool have confidently stamped their ticket to the UEFA Champions League’s last 16, sealing their qualification with a game

The Champions League group phase has now ended and after a hugely entertaining few months, Liverpool has emerged as the group winners and fans are awaiting the draw. Arne Slot’s side managed seven wins in eight games including fantastic victories over Real Madrid,