In a night filled with excitement, Liverpool clinched their place in the last 16 of the Champions League with a 2-1 victory over Lille at Anfield. The Reds not only needed to secure a win but also required Benfica to stumble against Barcelona to top the League Phase table. In a thrilling clash, Barcelona triumphed over Benfica in a wild 5-4 encounter, enabling Liverpool to advance confidently to the knockout rounds.

As has often been the case on such significant evenings, Egyptian superstar Mohamed Salah was once again on the scoresheet, breaking his three-game goal drought with a delightful finish. However, the show-stealer of the night was not Salah, but rather Liverpool's young talent, Ben Doak, who showcased his brilliance while on loan at Middlesbrough.

Doak's Dazzling Finish Outshines Salah

While Salah’s goal was emblematic of his class, it was Doak who truly captured hearts with an exquisite strike against West Brom. With just seven minutes left on the clock during the match, Doak skillfully maneuvered the ball to curl an impressive shot past the West Brom goalkeeper, Alex Palmer. Commentator Clinton Morrison couldn't contain his excitement, stating, “Ben Doak takes a little touch inside, whips it, ooof! It ends up in the top bins, brilliant finish.”

This remarkable goal marked Doak's third of the season, demonstrating his growing influence at Boro as he completed another solid 90-minute performance.

What Lies Ahead for Doak?

At just 19 years old, Doak's journey this season has raised eyebrows, propelling speculation about his future. Despite Liverpool rejecting multiple Premier League bids for the talented forward, it appears he will remain with Middlesbrough for the rest of this campaign. His continued development and dazzling displays raise the question: could this Scottish wonderkid be a fixture in the Premier League next season, either with Liverpool or another top-flight club?

As Liverpool fans revel in their team's Champions League victory, they can't help but keep an eye on the promising talent of Ben Doak — a name that might just be heard more frequently in the years to come!