[Video Goals] Hoffenheim 1-2 Liverpool: TAA Scores Free-Kick As Reds Take Control

Liverpool put one foot in the group stages of the Champions League thanks to a vital 2-1 away win over Hoffenheim in Germany this evening.

The hosts wasted the perfect opportunity to open the scoring in the 11th minute having missed a penalty after Dejan Lovren had fouled Serge Gnabry in the area.

Liverpool took full advantage of their fortune as Trent Alexander-Arnold curled home a superb free-kick from 25 yards in the 36th minute to give Jurgen Klopp’s side the lead.

James Milner then came off the bench to give the Merseysiders a priceless second away goal when his shot took a huge deflection to find the top corner in the 73rd minute.

Hoffenheim ensured it was a nervy final few minutes after Mark Uth broke the offside trap before firing a fine low shot past Simon Mignolet to make it 2-1 with just three minutes left.

Liverpool held on to secure a vital 2-1 away win meaning they are the heavy favourites to book their place in the group stages of the Champions League ahead of next weeks second leg at Anfield.

Watch the goals here: