Skip to content
Instagram Twitter Facebook Youtube Tiktok Linkedin
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Newsletter
  • Weather
  • Contact
  • Registration
  • Login
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Newsletter
  • Weather
  • Contact
  • Registration
  • Login
  • WHAT’S ON
    • Across Liverpool
    • M&S Bank Arena
    • Exhibition Centre
    • Everyman & Playhouse
    • FunnyBoyz Liverpool
    • The Bentley Liverpool
    • St George’s Hall
  • THINGS TO DO
    • In Liverpool
    • Liverpool Watersports Centre
    • Strawberry Field
    • Relish Liverpool
    • Best Liverpool Restaurants
  • OFFERS
  • STAY
    • ALL HOTELS
    • Boudoir Hotel Liverpool
    • Malmaison Liverpool
  • JOBS
  • LATEST
    • News
    • Food & Drink
    • Events Latest
    • People
    • Things To Do
    • Music
    • Business
    • Matt Jacobson
    • Sport
    • Interviews
    • Blogs
    • Reviews
    • Competitions
    • A Tale of the Liver Birds
  • TRAVEL
    • Liverpool Airport
  • DIRECTORY
  • LIVE
Menu
  • WHAT’S ON
    • Across Liverpool
    • M&S Bank Arena
    • Exhibition Centre
    • Everyman & Playhouse
    • FunnyBoyz Liverpool
    • The Bentley Liverpool
    • St George’s Hall
  • THINGS TO DO
    • In Liverpool
    • Liverpool Watersports Centre
    • Strawberry Field
    • Relish Liverpool
    • Best Liverpool Restaurants
  • OFFERS
  • STAY
    • ALL HOTELS
    • Boudoir Hotel Liverpool
    • Malmaison Liverpool
  • JOBS
  • LATEST
    • News
    • Food & Drink
    • Events Latest
    • People
    • Things To Do
    • Music
    • Business
    • Matt Jacobson
    • Sport
    • Interviews
    • Blogs
    • Reviews
    • Competitions
    • A Tale of the Liver Birds
  • TRAVEL
    • Liverpool Airport
  • DIRECTORY
  • LIVE
Search
Close

Liverpool progress to Champions League semi-finals to set-up Villareal meeting

April 13, 2022
|
by Elliot Thompson

Liverpool drew with Benfica on the night but were still able to go through to yet another Champions League semi-final, their third under Jurgen Klopp, as they won 6-4 on aggregate.

The score line, which was 3-3, made the game sound much more hectic than it actually was.

It was more or less a stroll for Liverpool who were already 3-1 up on aggregate from the first leg until the 82nd minute when Benfica made it 3-3 on the night.

But Liverpool hung on with a two goal aggregate lead.

Goals from Ibrahim Konate and two from Roberto Firmino ensured their place in the semi-finals.

Si Senor…. pic.twitter.com/Wsj0GdLlgC

— DaveOCKOP (@DaveOCKOP) April 13, 2022

All of Benfica’s goals had to be checked for offside as Jurgen Klopp’s famous offside trap was finally beaten with VAR confirming that Goncalo Ramos, Roman Yaremchuk and Darwin Nunez were all just on.

Before the game there was a moments silence to remember the 97 people who lost their lives at Hillsborough in 1989.

May we never forget them.

Player ratings:

Alisson: 7

Made vital save to stop Benfica going 4-3 up on the night which would have made Anfield horrendously nervous.

Joe Gomez: 5

Volley straight at keeper in the first half as he looked to score his first ever goal. Kept Yaremchuk onside for Benfica’s second goal.

Joel Matip: 5

Can never be a good night for a defender when you concede three goals. Did not do too well playing the high line.

Ibrahim Konate: 6

Scored another fine header just like in the first leg to open the scoring. However, did concede three. Seemed like himself and Matip missed Virgil Van Dijk when trying to play the high line.

🔴 Liverpool players to score in both legs of a Champions League quarter-final tie:

Peter Crouch 🆚PSV, 2006/07
Mohamed Salah 🆚 Manchester City, 2017/18
Roberto Firmino 🆚 Porto, 2018/19
Ibrahima Konaté 🆚 Benfica, 2021/22#UCL pic.twitter.com/4VDn0Pk8Rq

— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) April 13, 2022

Kostas Tsimikas: 8

His set-piece deliveries are worthy of that fantastic ABBA song that the supporters have made for him. Was immense tonight.

Tsimikas approves of the new song 👍🏽😂 pic.twitter.com/C9pxWZHyDR

— Belinder (@_bubblxs) April 12, 2022

Jordan Henderson: 5

Gave the ball away one too many times. When he went off though Liverpool were much more open.

James Milner: 5

Inadvertently played through Ramos for Benfica equaliser. Didn’t do too much wrong just couldn’t influence the game. Nice ball to play through Firmino for a big chance.

Naby Keita: 7

Played another really good efficient game. Came very close to scoring a fantastic fizzing effort on the edge of the box.

Diogo Jota: 6.5

Got the assist with a precise cross to find Firmino for the second goal. Caused some problems in the first half for the Benfica backline.

Roberto Firmino: 9

Scored two goals to make sure Liverpool got through. A tap-in and an unreal volley from a free-kick. Linked up play superbly well and has made a great shout to get the nod on Saturday against Manchester City.

20 – Roberto Firmino (20) has become the fourth @LFC player to score 20+ times for the club in the European Cup/Champions League, after Mohamed Salah (33), Sadio Mané (22) and Steven Gerrard (21). Dazzler.

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) April 13, 2022

Luis Diaz: 6

Fabulous quick feet all night and was unlucky to score a goal in the first half with a nonchalant body feint before unleashing a powerful effort which Odisseas Vlachodimos saved.

Substitutions:

Mohamed Salah (Diogo Jota 57): 6

Came very close to scoring a trademark curling effort on the edge of the box.

Fabinho (Jordan Henderson 57): 5

Tried to gain control of the midfield but Benfica cut through the middle one too many times when he got on the pitch.

Thiago Alcantara (James Milner 57): 5

Struggled to make any impact on the game which is not like him.

Sadio Mane (Luis Diaz 66): 4

Couldn’t get into the game as he had no efforts on goal. Salah nearly found him with a near identical pass to the one he made against Manchester City.

Divock Origi (Roberto Firmino 90): N/A

Touched the ball three times. Enough for the Anfield crowd to sing his name as reports are growing stronger that he will be leaving at the end of the season.

Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
WhatsApp
Email
Print

THE LATEST

Liverpool ONE kick-starts its Eurovision celebrations
Liverpool ONE kick-starts its Eurovision celebrations
Bootle Strand Regeneration Project receives £20m funding
Bootle Strand Regeneration Project receives £20m funding
Women's Merseyside Derby at Goodison set for record crowd
Women's Merseyside Derby at Goodison set for record crowd
Maritime Knowledge Hub gets the green light from Wirral Council
Maritime Knowledge Hub gets the green light from Wirral Council
Sefton Park Palm House to welcome The Liverpool Book Club
Sefton Park Palm House to welcome The Liverpool Book Club
Iconic Liverpool landmarks are getting in to the Eurovision spirit
Iconic Liverpool landmarks are getting in to the Eurovision spirit
iStay Group CEO appointed onto the Northern Fundraising Board
iStay Group CEO appointed onto the Northern Fundraising Board
Enjoy a Paddy's Day themed brunch at Red Door Liverpool
Enjoy a Paddy's Day themed brunch at Red Door Liverpool
pexels-rodnae-productions-7061778
St Patrick’s Day in Liverpool
Beauty and the Beast returns to St Helens Theatre Royal
Beauty and the Beast returns to St Helens Theatre Royal

WhatsAppenin LIVERPOOL!

Receive WhatsApp notifications about the latest big news, events, offers, competitions and much more!

SIGN UP NOW

Stay in the loop

Stay up to date with all the latest news, articles, events, and offers from across Liverpool!

We never share your information with anyone.

OTHER LINKS

  • Liverpool Maps
  • FAQs
  • Privacy Policy

SUB LINKS

  • About Us
  • Services
  • Advertise
  • Newsletter
  • Contact
  • About Us
  • Services
  • Advertise
  • Newsletter
  • Contact

DIRECTORY LINKS

  • Business Login
  • Register
  • View Directory

SOCIAL MEDIA

Instagram Twitter Facebook Youtube Tiktok Linkedin

At Explore Liverpool we are all about bringing you everything the Liverpool City Region has to offer and more!

© 2022 Explore Liverpool

  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
SettingsACCEPT
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT

Explore Liverpool With Us!

Don't miss a thing. Sign up for our weekly roundup straight to your inbox! 🙌

Change Location
Find awesome listings near you!