Summary
Liverpool vs. Benfica.. Liverpool will face Benfica in the opening leg of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, with both teams vying for a place in the semi-finals.
The match is scheduled to begin at 22:00 CLT.
What’s new with the team?
Rodrigo Pinho and Lucas Verissimo will be out for Benfica, while Adel Taarabt remains a doubt following his absence against Braga. However, Nicolas Otamendi and Jan Vertonghen, both former Premier League players, are set to start.
Trent Alexander-Arnold is poised to return for Klopp’s side following his absence from Saturday’s win against Watford. Curtis Jones and Joe Matip are expected to return, while Naby Keita remains a question mark. The remainder of Liverpool’s squad is fit and ready to play.
What transpired during the initial leg?
Liverpool were at their most ruthless and devastating at times. Ibrahima Konaté’s header – his first for the club – put them ahead, and Sadio Mané tapped in to make it 2-0 after Luis Daz cushioned a Trent Alexander-Arnold raking pass. Though Darwin Nez pounced to cut the Reds’ lead in half, Daz applied a clinical finish late in the game to put the Premier League side firmly in control.
What is the best way to watch the game?
The game will be broadcast live on Bein Sports channels.