Liverpool's final home game of the season ended in a 1-1 draw with Brentford, but the result mattered less than the emotional farewell to Mohamed Salah. The Egyptian provided a sublime assist for Curtis Jones' opener before Kevin Schade equalised for the visitors. Dango Ouattara headed over a golden chance in stoppage time that could have secured European football for Brentford.

The result confirmed Liverpool's fifth-place finish and a spot in next season's Champions League, while Brentford ended ninth. For Keith Andrews' side, it represented a strong campaign that fell just short of their European dream. Liverpool now face a summer rebuild without two club legends in Salah and Andy Robertson, both of whom departed Anfield for the final time.

Salah was in tears as he left the pitch, embraced by teammates and serenaded by the Kop. His daughters later joined him on the pitch for touching scenes. Captain Virgil van Dijk called the Champions League qualification the only positive from a difficult season, praising the departing legends. Brentford midfielder Jordan Henderson felt his side deserved European football but acknowledged football's cruel nature.

The draw capped a turbulent campaign for Liverpool, who managed to secure elite European competition despite off-field distractions and inconsistent performances. Salah's final assist was a fitting conclusion to his Anfield career, even if the Reds couldn't provide the victory fans craved.