Jurgen Klopp took responsibility for Liverpool conceding three goals against Benfica as the Reds were held to a 3-3 draw, but still managed to progress to the Champions League semi-finals. Goals from Ibrahima Konate and a Roberto Firmino brace had seen them lead 3-1 with 25 minutes to go, only for the Portuguese outfit to earn a draw on the night thanks to goals from Roman Yaremchuk and Darwin Nunez.
With the tie coming in the middle of a Man City double-header, Klopp made seven changes to the side that drew 2-2 at the Etihad on Sunday, with Joel Matip the only member of the Liverpool back four to retain his place. And while the German was pleased to reach the semi-finals, he was surprised by Benfica’s comeback and admitted the number of changes he made affected his side.
“Yeah it’s great, absolutely great (to reach the semi-finals),” he told reporters. “Never happen that I take something like this for granted. I’m really, really happy.
