Hello and welcome to our LIVE text commentary of the second leg of Liverpool’s crucial Champions League qualifier with Hoffenheim from Anfield. Jurgen Klopp’s men hold a healthy 2-1 lead going into tonight’s contest, but the job is only half done. The Philippe Coutinho saga will not have made preparation easy, so expect some nervy moments on Merseyside this evening. I’m Pete Hall, and I will be bringing you the action, as it happens, live
Champions League / Play-off round
Anfield / 23.08.2017
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- E. Can(11', 22')
- M. Salah(19')
- R. Firmino(64')
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Updated 23/08/2017 at 21:36 GMT+1
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90+3'
That's it! Liverpool seal their return to the Champions League after a thrilling victory over a brave Hoffenheim at Anfield. Only the second time in eight years Liverpool will compete in Europe's elite competition. How will they get on? The draw is tomorrow, don't forget. Thanks for joining us. Full report and reaction to follow on site. Goodbye.
90+2'
Even at this stage, with the game put to bed, Liverpool are sending players forward looking for goals.
90'
Hubner is cautioned as three minutes go up on the fourth official's board.
88'
Ragnar Klavan comes on for Liverpool to help see the game out, with Mane making way to rapturous applause.
86'
So much space for Liverpool. They are queuing up at the back post, Firmino smashes for goal, but can only find the side-netting.
84'
Wijnadlum pulls wide, brings the ball down brilliantly, drills a low cross into the middle, but Baumann is down smartly to smother.
82'
Mane races clear, he looks to be in the clear again, but Toljan shows great pace to track back and make the tackle.
80'
They will not give up, Hoffenheim. Super cross from Kramaric causes problems, Wagner climbs highest, before steering the ball into the net with his head.
79'
GOAL! Liverpool 4-2 Hoffenheim (agg 6-3). Maybe it is not over yet! Fine header from Wagner gives the visitors a glimmer of hope.
78'
SAVE! Mignolet is down well to deny Kerem Demirbay from the edge of the box. Slight deflection made it tough, but Mignolet was alert to make the block.
76'
Great football from the visitors as Huber fires the ball across goal, but there is nobody there to get on the end of it.
74'
Still a great noise coming from the away end, as the travelling Hoffenheim fans remain determined to enjoy their night.
72'
Milner gives it away, Steven Zuber has a go at goal, but it is blocked.
71'
The pace of the game has slowed right down now. Hoffenheim have had the stuffing knocked right out of them.
69'
There will be no treble for Can, as he is replaced by James Milner.
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Impact.
67'
Can whips a dangerous cross into the middle, but Baumann gathers well.
66'
One change a piece as Alexander-Arnold makes way for Joe Gomez for Liverpool, while Hoffenheim's final change sees Jeremy Toljan replace Kaderabek.
64'
All too easy for Liverpool. Vogt is sold short by the pass, Henderson nips in, breaks clear, before unselfishly squaring for Firmino to slot home. Anfield can start planning their European travels now.
63'
GOAL! Liverpool 4-1 Hoffenheim (agg 6-2). Now that is game over. Dreadful defending, but they all count as Firmino grabs a deserved goal.