By Press Association Reporter
Published: 06:25 GMT, 14 March 2019 | Updated: 06:25 GMT, 14 March 2019
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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes his side took a hugely significant step in beating Bayern Munich in the Allianz Arena to book a Champions League quarter-final spot.
Two goals from Sadio Mane, plus a first for the club in Europe from Virgil Van Dijk, meant the Joel Matip own-goal equaliser they conceded was rendered inconsequential.
After a goalless first leg, Liverpool made the trip to Germany to face the reigning Bundesliga title-holders and five-time European champions, genuine heavyweights in this competition.
Jurgen Klopp was delighted after Liverpool comprehensively beat Bayern Munich
The visitors advanced to the Champions League quarter-finals again on Wednesday
The fact they went out at the last-16 stage for only the second time since 2011 said as much about Liverpool as it did about an ageing team in need of