Liverpool secured their spot in the Champions League last 16 with a 2-1 victory over Lille on Tuesday, while Barcelona staged a thrilling 5-4

FC Barcelona's heroic comeback win over Benfica in the Champions League on Tuesday could end up being worth over $50 million to the club.

Liverpool became the first team to guarantee a place in the last 16 of the new Champions League format by beating Lille 2-1 on Tuesday, while Barcelona fought back from two goals down to stun Benfica 5-4 in a thriller.

Manchester United have handed a golden opportunity to Liverpool. The Reds appear to have their pick of brilliant signings.

As relayed by football finance expert and author of the Vanity, Sanity and Reality newsletter Greg Cordell, Benfica have confirmed that €10m (£8.4m) they have received a further £8.4m from Liverpool so far.

Liverpool maintained their perfect Champions League record to guarantee a top-two finish in the league phase and automatic last-16 qualification with a 2-1 win over Lille at Anfield on Tuesday.

Barcelona's Raphinha scored deep into stoppage time to hand his side a dramatic 5-4 comeback win at Benfica and a place in the Champions League last 16.

Barcelona pulled off a sensational comeback to beat Benfica in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night. Vangelis Pavlidis scored a stunning 30-minute hat-trick in the first half, as the hosts went into the break 3-1 up.

Enjoy live updates from Tuesday's Champions League action as Liverpool host Lille, Benfica take on Barcelona and Atlético Madrid face Bayer Leverkusen.

Liverpool and Barcelona booked their spots in the last 16 of the Champions League with victories in their penultimate games against 10-man Lille and Benfica respectively. Arne Slot's men maintained their 100% record and are top of the 36-team table with 21 points,

Barcelona are ready to challenge Liverpool and Chelsea for a top Prem star, while Deco is planning three big contract renewals