Liverpool marched back into the Champions League big-time after a thrilling night of attacking football.
Two early goals from Emre Can set them on course.
Boss Jurgen Klopp said: “I thought our first half hour was like a thunderstorm. I really loved it.
“It’s fantastic that we’re through to the Champions League draw. A big compliment to my team.
“They played a perfect first half hour.
“You can’t imagine how intense this game was and the pressure on my boys. We had that pressure and the boys did outstandingly well.
“We wanted to do it and now we can fulfil our dream."
Liverpool will be in pot three in today’s Champions League draw. There will be a record-breaking six British clubs involved in the draw.
The fact that the five-time winners are back in Europe’s premier club competition delighted everyone wearing red at Anfield - especially Klopp.
He went on: “Yes, we should be there. Now we’re excited whoever we get in our group. There will be some tough opponents. It’s fantastic. I’m really looking forward to the draw.”
Reds skipper Jordan Henderson said: “It has been a brilliant night, the atmosphere was brilliant all night and we were brilliant at the start and set the tempo.
“We let in a couple of goals so we have still got things to work on but overall we’re delighted to get back into the Champions League where Liverpool belong.”
“Getting back in to the Champions League was our aim and we’ve done it. Now when we get into the Champions League itself we have got to do ourselves justice and win some games there.
“I’m delighted for the lads and the fans. We’re in there and we’ve proved we can play against big teams. We’re happy to play against whoever we’re drawn against.”