Liverpool permutations: What Jurgen Klopp's side need to reach Champions League last 16 against Napoli
Liverpool know only a particular type of victory will guarantee qualification
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Your support makes all the difference.Liverpool welcome Napoli to Anfield on Tuesday night with their hopes of reaching the Champions League knock-out stages in the balance.
After losing all three of their away games in Group C, Jürgen Klopp’s side know only a particular type of victory will guarantee qualification.
Group leaders Napoli only require a draw to progress to the round of 16, while second-place Paris Saint-Germain must negotiate a tricky trip to Red Star Belgrade.
Bottom-of-the-group Red Star, unbeaten at home since the October of last year, can still finish third and reach the Europa League.
For Liverpool, a draw or defeat will not be enough. Even if they win, the margin of victory and/or results elsewhere will come into play.
Permutations
If Liverpool win...
... 1-0 or by at least two clear goals (3-1, 4-2, etc): Liverpool will qualify.
... 2-1, 3-2, 4-3, etc and PSG win: Liverpool will go out.
... by any score and PSG draw or lose: Liverpool will qualify.
If Liverpool draw or lose...
Liverpool will go out.
Group C
Pre-Champions League Matchday 6
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
| 1 | Napoli | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 |
| 2 | Paris S-G | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 |
| 3 | Liverpool | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| 4 | Red Star Belgrade | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -9 | 4 |
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