Liverpool are into the Champions League semi finals, but only after they surrendered a two-goal lead on the night drawing with Benfica 3-3 to earn a 6-4 aggregate win.
Jurgen Klopp’s side came into the game in a strong position after the 3-1 win in Lisbon and an early header from Ibrahima Konate and a Roberto Firmino brace ensured their passage into the last four, where they will face off against surprise package Villarreal in the later this month.
Liverpool knew a fast start would all-but secure their progression and they got just that, with Konate nodding in from a Kostas Tsimikas corner after just 21 minutes. Benfica weren’t to be deterred however and Darwin Nunez had a goal ruled out seconds later for an offside, before Goncalo Ramos wasn’t to be denied and levelled the scores on the night and brought them back within two goals.
