Win over Besiktas was first in six games for the Reds
Despite all the penalty controversy the fact of the matter is that Balotelli scored and in doing so gave his side their first European victory in six attempts.
After returning to the Champions League this campaign having finished second in the Premier League in 2013/14, Rodgers’ men gave a poor showing of themselves.
The Merseysiders finished third in their group behind Real Madrid and FC Basel, with a win over Ludogorets their only three pointer, and now they will be hoping to push on in the Europa League instead after beating the Turks.