Liverpool forward Luis Diaz scored upon his return to Portugal to guarantee Jurgen Klopp’s side secured an impressive two-goal victory at Benfica in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final.
The Reds were in full control of the encounter in the first half and entered the half-time break with a deserved two-goal advantage. Ibrahima Konate – restored to the starting line-up – headed in from an Andy Robertson corner before a punchy counter-attacked resulted in Sadio Mane doubling the advantage.
However, the hosts roared back in the second half with a display full of energy and belief, with star striker Darwin Nunez halving the deficit shortly after the break with a composed finish following an error from Konate. Yet a late third goal from Diaz put gloss on the win ahead of the second leg later this month. These are five talking points from Tuesday’s clash.
