Liverpool put Three Past Benfica to get one foot into Semis

Liverpool crushed Benfica 3-1 in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals. On Tuesday Sadio Mane, Ibrahima Konate and Luis Diaz gave them a 3-1 lead at the Estadio da Luz, however, Konate’s mistake permitted the exuberant Darwin Nunez to pull one back but still, Liverpool keep their sight firm on the semis.

Liverpool will be sure of completing the task at Anfield one week from now, with Klopp adequately agreeable to take off Mohamed Salah, Mane and Thiago Alcantara following 60 minutes. Salah would be rested for the Premier League’s most important battle for Reds with Manchester City as the title race stays heated. Notwithstanding a 20-minute flood in the final part, Benfica was obviously second best during the match.