Liverpool stormed through to the last 16 of the Champions League with a spectacular 4-0 win at Olympique Marseille in their final Group A match on Tuesday.

Captain Steven Gerrard opened the scoring on four minutes following up after his penalty was kept out by Marseille goalkeeper Steve Mandanda.

Spain striker Fernando Torres doubled the advantage with a fine solo effort seven minutes later and Dutch forward Dirk Kuyt made it 3-0 from close range following a poor Mandada clearance early in the second half. Substitute winger Ryan Babel then wrapped it up in added time.

Marseille, who had stunned Liverpool 1-0 at Anfield in October, looked nervous from the kickoff and will have to be content with finishing third in the group to continue in the UEFA Cup.

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