Apr 5, 2022 at 6 p.m. EDT
Thank you!
And all breathe!
What a night in the Champions League as both English teams rack up huge wins in their quest for Champions League glory.
Check back tomorrow to see if Chelsea can join them on the winning side
Good night!

Jack Drury
Apr 5, 2022 at 17:58 EDT
Klopp’s battle cry
Despite the comprehensive result, Jurgen Klopp won’t let anyone believe his side is still in the semi-finals.
You can see more of his response here:

Jack Drury
Apr 5, 2022 at 17:47 EDT
Pep the defending master?
Maybe not the stat you would associate with Pep Guardiola…

Jack Drury
0 – As per match shot data is available for the @ChampionsLeague (2003-04), there have been four instances of a side not getting a single shot in a match, with Pep Guardiola in charge of three of those four instances. Frame. pic.twitter.com/XrHovlFYFL
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) Apr 5, 2022
Apr 5, 2022 at 17:42 EDT
Guardiola breaks Simeone’s tactics
After a hard-fought win, Guardiola was barely praising the playing style of his opponents tonight.
More information on what he described as a ‘5-5 formation’ can be found here:

Jack Drury
Apr 5, 2022 at 5:30 pm EDT
Foden star weather
Despite only a cameo in the second half, Phil Foden once again proved his quality when City needed him.

Jack Drury
7 – Phil Foden has assisted 7 goals in the @ChampionsLeaguewith only Cesc Fàbregas scoring more goals in the league for English clubs when he was 21 and under:
10 – Cesc Fabregas
7 – Phil Foden
6 – Theo Walcott
5 – Raheem Sterling
5 – Trent Alexander-ArnoldBlessed. pic.twitter.com/bKiL0dC9hI
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) Apr 5, 2022
Apr 5, 2022 at 17:26 EDT
Klopp: ‘We opened the door a little too much’
Speaking to BT Sport, Jurgen Klopp praised his opposition:
“Benfica fought for their lives. We opened the door a little too far.
“Their goalkeeper was the best player. We could have had more.
“We are aware of the quality, now we have a nice week in between but we will be ready.”

Jack Drury
Apr 5, 2022 at 17:22 EDT
Pep: ‘Phil has a special energy’
Pep Guardiola told BT Sport:
“We play an incredible top team, but we had chances to score.
“The boys played well, but Phil has a special energy.
“We had to be focused, it’s not easy to come across a team that has a lot of experience in this competition.”

Jack Drury
Apr 5, 2022 at 5:15 pm EDT
Red shines away from home again
It really feels like the stars align, doesn’t it?

Jack Drury
Apr 5, 2022 at 17:13 EDT
Robertson: “There is still work to be done”
Speaking to BT Sport, a jovial Andy Robertson had this to say:
“The third goal was big, but there is still work to be done.
“He [Luis Diaz] had a nice welcome from the start!
“We want to be in the semi-finals.
“Some lighters were thrown at me, hopefully it will stop smoking!”

Jack Drury
Apr 5, 2022 at 4:59 p.m. EDT
Full-time in Lisbon
After a late injury scare for Fabinho, it’s also full-time in Lisbon.

Jack Drury
FT: Benfica 1 #LFC 3: Liverpool are with one leg in the semi-finals of the Champions League. Threatened to blow Benfica away during a one-sided first half when Konate and Mane struck. Hosts rallied and Nunez narrowed the deficit, but Diaz’s late goal puts the Reds firmly in control
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) Apr 5, 2022
Apr 5, 2022 at 16:58 EDT
‘We knew it would be difficult to create chances’
Speaking to BT Sport, Kevin De Bruyne, tonight’s man of the match, had this to say:
“They played five at the back and five in midfield, it’s very difficult to find the spaces.
“We didn’t give anything away, you have to be calm and patient.
“There are no away goals, but I expect it to be similar there.”

Jack Drury
Apr 5, 2022 at 16:53 EDT
Full time in Manchester
It took a lot of gasping and puffing, but City eventually found their way through Kevin De Bruyne 20 minutes from time.
Atlético stood the test of time and will still think they have a chance in this one if the equalizing goal returns to the Wanda Metropolitano next week.

Jack Drury
Apr 5, 2022 at 16:47 EDT
Goal! Diaz recovers two goals lead!
88′ Benfica 1-3 Liverpool
To tie? Anyway, it’s huge for Liverpool.
Diaz takes advantage of a through ball from Keita to beat the keeper and chase Benfica again!

Jack Drury
Apr 5, 2022 at 16:41 EDT
Big chance for Diaz
82′ Benfica 1-2 Liverpool
A rare fine play from Liverpool in this second half sees a huge opportunity for Diaz at the far post, but he slips and drags his shot wide.

Jack Drury
Apr 5, 2022 at 16:37 EDT
City looks a different team with Foden
80′ City 1-0 Atletico
The introduction of Foden has brought an element of calm to the City team, who have had almost the entire ball since they took the lead.
He jumps past numerous challenges on the right, with his cutback all the way to De Bruyne, but his attempt is blocked on the line.

Jack Drury
Apr 5, 2022 at 16:27 EDT
Goal! De Bruyne finally breaks through!
70′ City 1-0 Atletico
Finally City Breakthrough!
An immediate impact from Foden from the bench, as he slips into the Belgian who makes no mistake from six meters.
A huge relief around The Etihad!
(Photo: James Williamson – AMA/Getty Images)

Jack Drury
Apr 5, 2022 at 16:24 EDT
Sterling wants a penalty
67′ City 0-0 Atletico
De Bruyne is looking for Sterling through the middle, and the England international was eased in the area by Lodi.
The public is interested, but the calls don’t last long.

Jack Drury
Apr 5, 2022 at 16:21 EDT
Stones comes close
64′ City 0-0 Atletico
Stones comes highest from a City corner, but can’t suppress the head.

Jack Drury
Apr 5, 2022 at 4:20 p.m. EDT
Big save from Alisson
60′ Benfica 1-2 Liverpool
Benfica is now more into it and it worries Jurgen Klopp!
Taarabt catches the ball on the edge of the penalty area and fires his shot low, but the Brazilian is against it!

Jack Drury
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