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Benfica v Liverpool - as it happened

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Benfica v Liverpool, UCL 2021/22 quarter-finals, first leg, 05/04/2022 - Line-ups. BeSoccer
Benfica v Liverpool, UCL 2021/22 quarter-finals, first leg, 05/04/2022 - Line-ups. BeSoccer
Join us for live coverage of the Champions League quarter-finals, 1st leg clash between Benfica and Liverpool from the Estadio da Luz in Lisbon. Benfica want to win in front of their home fans, but they will face one of the candidates to reach the final, Liverpool.
Goal

List of goalscorers

0 - 1
17'
I. Konate
0 - 2
34'
Sadio Mané
Darwin Núñez
49'
1 - 2
1 - 3
87'
Luis Díaz
Press

Match report in news

End of match

End of match

  • 98'
    FT: Benfica 1-3 Liverpool! Liverpool’s fifth straight away win in this UEFA Champions League campaign – and 10th in their last 13 away from Anfield in Europe – was built on an excellent first-half display. If Konate’s first goal for the club was offset by the error he made that offered Benfica a lifeline, Liverpool, with their prodigious physical powers, finished the stronger team. Luis Diaz’s strike leaves them with one foot into what would be their third UCL semi-final of the Klopp era.
  • 97'
    One final effort from the Reds and one last save from Vlachodimos. And it's a very good block from the goalkeeper!
  • 91'
    Corner awarded to Benfica.
  • 90'
    Milner is penalised for a foul on Joao Mario.
  • 90'
    3 minutes added on!
  • 88'
    Liverpool double sub: Joe Gomez and Milner on for Alexander-Arnold and Keita.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Liverpool en el 87'
  • 87'
    GOAL for Liverpool! An incredible break from midfield by Keïta sees Liverpool suddenly on the front foot. Keïta slips the ball through Benfica's defensive line to Luis Díaz, who rounds goalkeeper Vlachodimos and passes the ball into an empty net.
  • 86'
    Benfica sub: Joao Mario on for Goncalo Ramos.
  • 85'
    Corner awarded to Liverpool.
  • 85'
    The physical effort that Benfica have expended to trade blows with Liverpool in the second half seems to be telling now with the visitors looking more menacing again now.
Substitution

Substitution

at Benfica
  • 82'
    Benfica sub: Yaremchuk replaces Everton.
  • 78'
    Diogo Jota is penalised for a foul on Otamendi.
  • 75'
    The sight, in the last five minutes, of the usually imperious Van Dijk miscuing and Alexander-Arnold misplacing passes shows how Liverpool have failed to maintain the high standards of their first-half showing. Still, they lead.
  • 71'
    Rafa Silva is adjudged to be in an offside position.
Substitution

Substitution

at Benfica
  • 70'
    Benfica sub: Meite on for Taarabt.
Card

Yellow card

a Benfica
  • 63'
    Taarabt is shown a yellow card.
Substitution

Substitution

at Liverpool
Substitution

Substitution

at Liverpool
Substitution

Substitution

at Liverpool
  • 61'
    Liverpool triple sub: Henderson, Firmino and Diogo Jota on for Thiago, Mane and Salah.
Card

Yellow card

a Liverpool
  • 58'
    Thiago Alcantara is booked.
  • 55'
    Another chance for Núñez, this time a header from the right flank. He can't direct it goalwards, however.
  • 50'
    Corner awarded to Liverpool.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Benfica en el 49'
  • 49'
    GOAL for Benfica! A lifeline perhaps? A slip from the Liverpool defence gives Nuñez the time and space to control Rafa Silva's cross and fire into the far corner of Alisson Becker's goal. Benfica are back in this tie!
  • 47'
    Rafa Silva is adjudged to be in an offside position.
  • 46'
    Benfica get us going again!
  • 45'
    HT: Benfica 0-2 Liverpool! Liverpool have dominated this match from the outset, taking the game by the scruff of the neck and creating a series of chances. They could easily have twice as big a lead but two will do for now. The impressive Konate’s first goal for the club highlighted their set-piece threat once more before Alexander-Arnold displayed his prowess with the pass that opened up Benfica for the second.
  • 44'
    It seems that Liverpool are happy for the moment to wait for Benfica to takes risks. More space for the Reds to come.
  • 40'
    Mane concedes a free-kick for a foul on Weigl.
  • 39'
    That was close! Luis Diaz cuts inside on the edge of the penalty area and has a shot at goal. The ball hooks narrowly wide.
  • 37'
    Konate concedes a free-kick for a foul on Everton.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Liverpool en el 34'
  • 34'
    GOAL for Liverpool! What a goal from the visitors! Alexander-Arnold's cross-field pass finds Luis Diaz, who heads the ball across goal for Mane to tap home. A wonderfully-worked team goal.
  • 33'
    That's a big chance for Benfica! Otamendi gets in front of Mané at a corner and meets Everton's corner, but his header glances wide of goal.
  • 33'
    Corner awarded to Benfica.
  • 30'
    After half an hour of play, Liverpool have had nine attempts to Benfica's one.
  • 28'
    Fabinho is penalised for a foul on Everton.
  • 23'
    That's a first major chance for the hosts as Everton breaks away from the Liverpool defence… but his shot fires into the side netting.
  • 20'
    That is a first UEFA Champions League goal for Konaté, on his 12th appearance in the competition.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Liverpool en el 17'
  • 17'
    GOAL for Liverpool! A strong header from Konaté and the defender puts Liverpool ahead! He meets Robertson's out-swinging corner unmarked and heads into the ground, the ball bouncing up and into the net.
  • 17'
    Corner awarded to Liverpool.
  • 15'
    Like Benfica's display against Ajax, this is a pretty open match. Liverpool have already had chances, but Rafa Silva and Nuñez are enjoying plenty of space to create problems too.
  • 12'
    It's a stinging effort from Keita on the edge of the penalty area but Benfica's in-form goalkeeper pushes the ball to safety.
  • 11'
    Nuñez is flagged for offside.
  • 10'
    Corner awarded to Liverpool.
  • 9'
    That's a first flowing move from Liverpool that almost results in a goal. Mané's backheel falls to Salah but Vlachodimos saves from close range with his boot!
  • 8'
    Konaté gives an early display of authority in the opening exchanges, showing his power and strength by holding off Rafa Silva as the Benfica man seeks a way past him.
  • 5'
    As expected Mane is occupying the central-striker role for Liverpool with Luis Diaz out on the left and Salah in his usual position on the right side of their attack.
  • 3'
    Benfica have set up with Darwin further forward and Goncalo Ramos behind him. Everton and Rafa Silva are on the wings. Taarabt looks like he wants to follow Thiago Alcantara around tonight.
  • 1'
    Here we go! Liverpool, in that all yellow kit, get this first leg off and running. Benfica, of course, in red and white.
Start of match

Start of match

  • PRVW
    Otamendi and Van Dijk, the two captains, come together for the coin toss and we're about to start!
  • PRVW
    The players are on the pitch! And that means it's time for the Champions League anthem.
  • PRVW
    The flight of the Benfica eagle is a classic scene here at Estadio da Luz. Amazing performance!
  • PRVW
    The fans are starting to warm up their voices!
  • PRVW
    The Benfica goalkeepers have just come out to warm up!
  • PRVW
    Remember the abolition of the away goals rule in all UEFA club competitions. From now on away goals will count the same, i.e. there will be no advantage for the second leg.
  • PRVW
    Spanish Jesus Gil Manzano is the referee for this one while Alejandro Hernandez is the VAR.
  • PRVW
    Half an hour to go! Are you ready? Will Alisson Becker keep a clean sheet this evening?
  • PRVW
    Liverpool have won each of their last three UEFA Champions League away matches against Portuguese clubs, scoring 14 goals and conceding just three times. All these games were against Porto.
  • PRVW
    This is how the visitor side arrived at the stadium, will they be able to win without the support of their home crowd?
  • PRVW
    The Eagles will be supported by their fans who have been lining the stadium for a couple of hours now, eager for the game to start.
  • PRVW
    Benfica have kept eight clean sheets in their previous 12 European matches this season. Will they shut out Liverpool this evening?
  • PRVW
    Looking at this Liverpool XI, Klopp has made six changes from the side that beat Watford in the Premier League last weekend. Luis Diaz comes in for his first UEFA Champions League start for Liverpool, and Alexander-Arnold returns in the right-back slot following a three-week lay-off.
  • PRVW
    Veterans Otamendi and Vertonghen will lead the Benfica defence, with Gilberto and Grimaldo covering the wings. Their positional game will be key to stopping the virtuoso attacking game of Liverpool.
  • PRVW
    Tonight we will have several protagonists on the pitch. For the Eagles the in-form striker of the moment is Darwin Nuñez, but today he will be up against one of the best centre-backs in the world, Virgil Van Dijk. Who will be victorious tonight?
  • PRVW
    The teams are out and there are no real surprises in the Benfica XI. As for Liverpool, Luis Diaz starts ahead of Jota.
  • PRVW
    Liverpool bench: Kelleher (GK); Joe Gomez, Matip, Tsimikas; Henderson, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Jones, Milner; Firmino, Minamino, Diogo Jota, Elliott.
  • PRVW
    Benfica bench: Helton Leite (GK); Lazaro, Diogo Goncalves, Morato, Almeida, Gil Dias; Bernardo, Joao Mario, Meite; Radonjic, Yaremchuk, Seferovic.
  • PRVW
    Liverpool XI: Alisson (GK); Robertson, Van Dijk, Konate, Alexander-Arnold; Thiago Alcantara, Fabinho, Keita; Luis Diaz, Mane, Salah.
  • PRVW
    Benfica XI: Vlachodimos (GK); Grimaldo, Vertonghen, Otamendi, Gilberto; Everton, Taarabt, Weigl, Rafa Silva; Darwin Nuñez, Goncalo Ramos.
  • PRVW
    Otamendi, Grimaldo, Weigl, Joao Mario, Rafa, Goncalo Ramos and Yaremchuk are at risk of missing the second leg if they are booked tonight. A trip to Anfield could be even more complicated without some of them!
  • PRVW
    Will Klopp start with the two Porto old boys in his Liverpool squad, Jota and Diaz? Jota has two career goals against Benfica and Díaz one. We'll know soon enough whether they're in tonight's starting XI or not.
  • PRVW
    In the Champions League era, Benfica have been eliminated in the quarter-finals four times: against AC Milan in 1994/95, Barcelona in 2005/06, Chelsea in 2011/12 and Bayern in 2015/16.
  • PRVW
    The stage is set for tonight's game here in Lisbon!
Info

Pre-match

05 April 2022, 21:00

Referee: Gil Manzano | VAR: Hernández Hernández

Stadium: Estádio da Luz

  • PRVW
    Hello and welcome to live coverage of the UCL quarter-finals game between Benfica and Liverpool at the Estadio Da Luz in Lisbon! Any predictions?