Liverpool advanced to the Europa League round of 16 thanks to a 1-0 aggregate win over Bundesliga 13th place Augsburg. James Milner‘s fifth minute penalty in the second-leg inLiverpool on Thursday proved the difference.
“It is important for Augsburg to feel proud tonight,” said Liverpool’s German coach Juergen Klopp. “Icongratulated [Augsburg coach] Markus [Weinzierl] before the game for being annoying but at the end of the day we respect each other.”