The 19-year-old was named in the starting XI for the Group D finale against FC Midtjylland and went on to play the full 90 minutes of a 1-1 draw.
It was Clarkson’s third appearance for the Reds’ senior team but his first on the European stage, which made for a special occasion on a personal level.
“It’s stuff you dream of as a child obviously, making your Champions League debut, and to do it here and now it’s a special moment for me and my family and it’s one I won’t forget,” the midfielder told Liverpoolfc.com post-match.