Liverpool's bid to overcome a two-goal deficit from the first leg ultimately proved unsuccessful, despite a spirited performance in front of their home crowd. Ousmane Dembele's late double sealed the victory for the European champions, who will now face either Bayern Munich or Real Madrid in the semi-finals. Arne Slot's side had their chances, with Marquinhos clearing a Virgil van Dijk effort off the line and a penalty award for Alexis Mac Allister being controversially overturned by the referee after a VAR review.
The Reds' trophyless campaign has now been confirmed, and their focus must shift to securing a top-five finish in the Premier League to ensure their return to the Champions League next season.