Liverpool fail to reach knockout stage
Reds go into Europa League
Gerrard scores sublime free-kick
Substitute Markovic shown straight red
I like the look of Basel number seven Luca Zuffi, busy and bright, popping up in the hole and always in space too. He's looked infinitely more dangerous than anyone in a red shirt so far tonight.
The rain lashes down onto Brendan Rodgers' face, adding insult to injury.
Image source, Getty ImagesTim Horgan:, external @LFC need Lallana and Coutinho, there's no intelligence going forward and they're as bad at the back as usual
Ian Dennis
BBC Radio 5 live senior football reporter at Anfield
"Frustrating with a capital F for Liverpool and if anyone is going to score another goal it's going to be Basel.
"Liverpool are struggling to create any sort of an opening, they need to score twice remember."
Image source, Getty ImagesTim Ness:, external As much as it pains me to say it, it looks like Gerrard's legs have gone at this level
Jamie Miller:, external If we're honest, LFC don't deserve to go through from this group, sub-par performances and a lack of CL quality throughout.
All over the place. Liverpool's defence is ragged as you like as they hack and dice away at a left-wing cross, Martin Skrtel eventually getting some part of his body in the right place to block a stinging low drive. A second Basel goal would have the Reds fans looking at Europa League draw details.
Image source, Getty ImagesIt is still scoreless at the Juventus Stadium. If it remains that way until full-time the hosts will advance to the last 16 behind opponents Atletico Madrid.
Olympiakos are keeping up the pressure on the Italian champions. They have taken the lead at home to Malmo through David Fuster with former Fulham man Pajtim Kasami getting an assist.
Steven Gerrard pops a crossfield pass out to the right which Glen Johnson can't control. Gerrard lets rip with a mouthful of Scouse - that's just not good enough. Liverpool need to raise their game by at least 50% here. Basel look in total comfort.
Image source, Getty ImagesIan Dennis
BBC Radio 5 live senior football reporter at Anfield
"There's only one team in this at the moment and Basel deserve their lead.
"Liverpool are struggling to create chances."
Image source, Getty ImagesHow Liverpool could do with an Aaron Ramsey style moment of inspiration now. As it is, their Swiss visitors are outstaying their welcome, popping the ball around with ease, feasting on the home side's sense of insecurity.
And that could be 2-0! Captain Marco Streller doesn't know whether to head or volley at the back post and ends up shinning a good chance wide.
Brendan Rodgers wears the look of a man who has just realised it's 5pm on Christmas Eve and he has yet to start his shopping.
It's not impossible. There is still time. But he is in for a horrible hour...
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BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty at Anfield
"Nerves were jangling here at Anfield even before Fabien Frei's goal. This has been edgy on the pitch and off, a situation not helped by the uncertainty of Liverpool's defence and the lack of assurance offered by keeper Simon Mignolet.
"Plenty of time for Liverpool to still pull this around but they will have to show a lot more than they have up to now and frustration is mounting inside Anfield."
Aaron Ramsey has just scored a goal good enough to win the Champions League outright. Give him a medal right now.
Image source, Getty ImagesMatthew Harmonyx:, external It might seem harsh...but Mignolet at fault there. Puts his defence under absolutely needless pressure with a short throw
Daniel Woodley:, external Basel have deserved that. Liverpool's defence has been a bag of nerves since the start. I would be with Lovren at the back
Loz Smith:, external No speed for Liverpool in the passing, thinking, pressing or anything else. Need a Christmas miracle if we don't up the tempo.
Fabian Frei has now scored at Anfield, Old Trafford and White Hart Lane. The scourge of Premier League sides.
It was thoroughly deserved too, the Swiss side well on top for the last 10 minutes or so. What can the Reds do about this? Raheem Sterling hits a shot right at the keeper.
This could be the start of a long night for Ludogorets.
Marcelinho, stationed on the line, sticks out an arm to block Raphael Varane's goal-bound header. Although Gareth Bale thrashes home the loose ball, the referee has already blown up to pluck out the red card, point to the spot and give Cristiano Ronaldo a 12-yard set-piece.
The Real kingpin trots up and clips the spot-kick down the middle. Real lead 1-0.
Ian Dennis
BBC Radio 5 live senior football reporter at Anfield
"No surprise that the Swiss champions have taken the lead.
"A super goal from Fabian Frei. He took it down well with a great left-foot shot.
"They only need a point, they're on course for all three."
Image source, AFPIt had been coming, you have to say! Basel lead and it's a lovely finish at the Kop end. Fabian Frei plays a give-and-go with dangerman Luca Zuffi before cracking in left-footed from 20 yards. Right into the corner.
Liverpool need two goals to go through...
Image source, Getty ImagesTelegraph chief sports writer Paul Hayward on Twitter:, external Fire and brimstone from the crowd for Raheem Sterling as he plays a bad ball in the box. Not much patience here with this Liverpool side.
Max Gay:, external I'm referencing a 2,500 word agenda-setting essay and the Liverpool fans moaning is more depressing, how about some support?
Liverpool may have the jitters but the Swiss visitors are looking slick. That dubious Reds defence makes a hash of clearing a corner and Luca Zuffi almost connects at the back post. A few sharp intakes of breath on the Kop...
A sign of low confidence? Raheem Sterling drives into space on the right, the shot is on but he tries to cut it back to Steven Gerrard and the ball is easily cut out. Shoot!