European champions Liverpool have advanced to the FIFA Club World Cup final, beating Mexican side Monterrey 2-1 in a tightly-contested match in the Qatari capital, Doha.

A stoppage time goal by Brazillian forward Roberto Firmino sealed the win for the English Premier League leaders.

Liverpool, who last reached  of the competition the final in 2005, will attempt to lift the trophy for the first time when they face Brazil’s Flamengo in the title match on Saturday.

CONCACAF champions Monterrey beat hosts Al Sadd, led by former Barcelona player Xavi Hernandez, 3-2 on Saturday to book their spot in the last four. [Sorin Furcoi/Al Jazeera]

CONCACAF champions Monterrey beat hosts Al Sadd, led by former Barcelona player Xavi Hernandez, 3-2 on Saturday to book their spot in the last four. SORIN FURCOI/AL JAZEERA
Monterrey's Rogelio Funes and Liverpool's James Milner during the first half of the match. [Showkat Shafi/Al Jazeera]

Monterrey’s Rogelio Funes and Liverpool’s James Milner during the first half of the match. SHOWKAT SHAFI/AL JAZEERA
Liverpool team after scoring first goal of the match. [Sorin Furcoi/Al Jazeera]

Liverpool team after scoring first goal of the match. SORIN FURCOI/AL JAZEERA
45,413 spectators watched today's semifinal at Khalifa International Stadium. [Showkat Shafi/Al Jazeera]

45,413 spectators watched today’s semifinal at Khalifa International Stadium. SHOWKAT SHAFI/AL JAZEERA
Mohamed Salah was named Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year and the Football Writers' Association's Footballer of the Year in England, after he scored 44 goals for Liverpool in all competitions in 2018. [Sorin Furcoi/Al Jazeera]

Mohamed Salah was named Professional Footballers’ Association Player of the Year and the Football Writers’ Association’s Footballer of the Year in England, after he scored 44 goals for Liverpool in all competitions in 2018. SORIN FURCOI/AL JAZEERA
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker makes a save. [Sorin Furcoi/Al Jazeera]

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker makes a save. SORIN FURCOI/AL JAZEERA
On Sunday, Liverpool issued travel guidelines for all its supporters making the trip to Doha. [Sorin Furcoi/Al Jazeera]

On Sunday, Liverpool issued travel guidelines for all its supporters making the trip to Doha. SORIN FURCOI/AL JAZEERA
Monterrey will play Al-Hilal for the third place on saturday. [Showkat Shafi/Al Jazeera]

Monterrey will play Al-Hilal for the third place on saturday. SHOWKAT SHAFI/AL JAZEERA
Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp celebrates the win. [Sorin Furcoi/Al Jazeera]

Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp celebrates the win. SORIN FURCOI/AL JAZEERA
Source:aljazeera.com

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