In the early morning of April 14, Beijing time, the second leg of the Champions League quarterfinals continued, and Liverpool sat at Anfield to meet Benfica. In the 45 minutes of the first half, Conat and Gonzalo Ramos scored in succession, and the two teams temporarily drew 1-1. In the second half, Firmino scored two goals in a row, and Yaremček and Nunez scored. In the end, 90 minutes later, Liverpool drew 3-3 with Benfica and advanced to the semi-finals with a two-legged 6-4 advantage.
Competition focus
1. In the two-legged match against Benfica, Conat scored a goal for Liverpool. In Liverpool's team history, Conat also became the fourth player to score in both legs of the Champions League quarter-finals.
2. Benfica youngster Gonzalo Ramos scored his first Champions League goal of his career.
3. Zimikas completed two assists with a set-piece.
4. After Gerrard, Mane and Salah, Firmino became the fourth Liverpool player to score 20+ goals in Europe.
Wonderful review
In the 12th minute, Benfica played a wonderful counter-attack, Gonçalves turned around and long passes were diverted, and Everton adjusted his foot slightly to shoot long-range, slightly off target.
In the 21st minute, Zimikas drove a corner kick from the left and Konat forced Otamendi's header into the net.
In the 32nd minute, Nunez withdrew to do the ball, Gonçalves got the ball and went straight into the box, Gonzalo Ramos single-handedly burst into the box, facing the attacking Alisson calmly pushed and scored.
In the 45th minute, Zimikas stepped in, Grimaldo was not far from the line, And Nabi Keita got the ball and shot straight away, the ball was slightly offside.
In the 55th minute, Vlacho Tymus saved the ball, Vertonghen made a mistake, Jota swept in front of goal, Firmino pushed the empty goal, and Liverpool took the lead again.
In the 65th minute, Zimikas drove a free-kick on the left side of the field, and Firmino pushed in front of the goal to score the second goal of the game.
In the 73rd minute, Grimaldo sent a superb shot from midfield, and Yaremchek swept past the attacking Alisson to win the empty goal.
In the 81st minute, Benfica attacked from the back, João Mario took advantage of the situation, and Núñez accurately pushed the far corner to win.
Technical statistics
Player ratings
Zimikas 8.2 points, Firmino 8.3 points.
Appearances line-up
Liverpool: 1-Alisson, 12-Joe Gomez, 5-Conat, 32-Matip, 21-Zimikas, 8-Nabi Keita, 7-Milner (58'6-Thiago), 14-Henderson (58'3-Fabinho), 20-Diogo Jota (57'11-Salah), 23-Luis Díaz (66'10-Mane), 9-Firmino (91'27-Origi);
Benfica: 99-Flacciotimos, 2-Gilberto (91'31-Gil Díaz), 30-Otamendi, 5-Vertonghen, 3-Grimaldo, 7-Everton (92'34-Almeida), 28-Weigel, 49-Tarabout (66'20-João Mario), 17-Diogo Gonçalves (46'15-Yaremchuk), 88-Gonzalo Ramos (78'55-Paul Bernardo), 9-Nunez