Benfica vs Liverpool Champions League 05 April 2022

Benfica

Champions League 05 apr 2022, 15:00 Benfica - Liverpool

Finished

1 : 3

1st match International, Lisbon, Estadio da Luz

Liverpool

Darwin Nunez

49’

17’

Ibrahima Konate

34’

Sadio Mane

87’

Luis Diaz

Benfica vs Liverpool Statistic

35 Ball possession 65

9 Goal attempts 19

3 Shots on target 8

5 Shots off target 6

1 Shots blocked 5

12 Goal kicks 5

5 Saves 2

2 Corner kicks 6

16 Free kicks 11

4 Offsides 1

7 Fouls 15

1 Yellow cards 1

3 Injuries 3

3 Substitutions 5

19 Throw ins 18

6 Counter-attack 3

14 Crosses 30

Game end

90 ’ +7

Substitution 89’

7 James Milner Enter the field

Liverpool

8 Naby Keita Leave the field

Liverpool Right midfielder

Substitution 89’

12 Joseph Gomez Enter the field

Liverpool

66 Trent Alexander-Arnold Leave the field

Liverpool Right back

Goal !!!

1 : 3

87’

23 Luis Diaz assist: Naby Keita

Liverpool Left forward

Substitution 86’

20 Joao Mario Enter the field

Benfica

88 Goncalo Ramos Leave the field

Benfica Center midfielder

Substitution 82’

15 Roman Yaremchuk Enter the field

Benfica

7 Everton Leave the field

Benfica Left midfielder

Substitution 70’

11 Soualiho Meite Enter the field

Benfica

49 Adel Taarabt Leave the field

Benfica Center midfielder

Yellow card 63’

49 Adel Taarabt

Benfica Center midfielder

Substitution 61’

14 Jordan Henderson Enter the field

Liverpool

6 Thiago Alcantara Leave the field

Liverpool Left midfielder

Substitution 61’

20 Diogo Jota Enter the field

Liverpool

11 Mohamed Salah Leave the field

Liverpool Right forward

Substitution 61’

9 Roberto Firmino Enter the field

Liverpool

10 Sadio Mane Leave the field

Liverpool Center forward

Yellow card 58’

6 Thiago Alcantara

Liverpool Left midfielder

Goal !!!

1 : 2

49’

9 Darwin Nunez assist: Rafa Silva

Benfica Center forward

Break

0 : 2

Goal !!!

0 : 2

34’

10 Sadio Mane assist: Luis Diaz

Liverpool Center forward

Goal !!!

0 : 1

17’

5 Ibrahima Konate assist: Andrew Robertson

Liverpool Center defender

Game starts at

15:00

90'+ 8Luis Diaz from Liverpool is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today

90'+ 8Liverpool with a deserved victory after a fine display

90'+ 8That's it! The referee blows the final whistle

90'+ 8Ball possession: Benfica: 35%, Liverpool: 65%.

90'+ 8Soualiho Meite relieves the pressure with a clearance

90'+ 8Andrew Robertson from Liverpool swings in the corner from the left.

90'+ 7Odisseas Vlachodimos saved a certain goal there! Diogo Jota found himself in a great scoring position but Odisseas Vlachodimos denied him with a great save

90'+ 7CHANCE! Diogo Jota finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...

90'+ 7Could be a good chance here as Jordan Henderson from Liverpool cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...

90'+ 7Nicolas Otamendi could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.

90'+ 6The referee signals a free kick as Roberto Firmino from Liverpool trips Alejandro Grimaldo

90'+ 6Darwin Nunez from Benfica tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.

90'+ 6Gilberto Junior puts in a cross...

90'+ 6Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field

90'+ 6The ref blows his whistle. James Milner charged Soualiho Meite from behind and it's a free-kick

90'+ 6Benfica are in control of the ball.

90'+ 5Fabinho comes back onto the field.

90'+ 5Nicolas Otamendi comes back onto the field.

90'+ 5Ball possession: Benfica: 35%, Liverpool: 65%.

90'+ 5The referee signals a free kick as Luis Diaz from Liverpool trips Soualiho Meite

90'+ 5James Milner relieves the pressure with a clearance

90'+ 4Alejandro Grimaldo from Benfica swings in the corner from the left.

90'+ 4The game is restarted

90'+ 4Nicolas Otamendi is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.

90'+ 4Fabinho is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.

90'+ 1The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added

90'+ 1Nicolas Otamendi is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.

90'+ 1Fabinho is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.

90'+ 1Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.

90'+ 1Fabinho clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...

90'+ 1Joao Mario crosses the ball into the box from the free kick

90'Dangerous challenge by James Milner from Liverpool. Joao Mario on the receiving end of that.

90'Ball possession: Benfica: 33%, Liverpool: 67%.

90'Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field

89'Benfica are in control of the ball.

89'Naby Keita is leaving the field to be replaced by James Milner in a tactical substitution.

89'Trent Alexander-Arnold is leaving the field to be replaced by Joseph Gomez in a tactical substitution.

87'Naby Keita provided the assist for the goal.

87'G O O O A A A L - Luis Diaz scores with the left foot!

87'CHANCE! Luis Diaz finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...

87'Naby Keita carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball

87'Nicolas Otamendi could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.

87'Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field

86'Goncalo Ramos is leaving the field to be replaced by Joao Mario in a tactical substitution.

86'Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field

86'Fabinho from Liverpool tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.

86'Darwin Nunez relieves the pressure with a clearance

86'Andrew Robertson from Liverpool swings in the corner from the left.

85'A shot by Trent Alexander-Arnold is blocked

85'Today's attendance is 59657

85'Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field

85'Gilberto Junior relieves the pressure with a clearance

85'Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.

85'Ball possession: Benfica: 33%, Liverpool: 67%.

84'A shot by Diogo Jota is blocked

83'A shot by Roberto Firmino is blocked

83'Liverpool are trying to create something here.

83'Benfica are in control of the ball.

82'Benfica plays a short goal kick.

82'Everton is leaving the field to be replaced by Roman Yaremchuk in a tactical substitution.

82'Luis Diaz from Liverpool sends an effort wide of target

82'Jordan Henderson from Liverpool makes an aerial pass to a team mate.

82'Jordan Henderson from Liverpool makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's blocked by an opponent player.

82'Diogo Jota of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate.

81'Liverpool are trying to create something here.

81'Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field

81'Darwin Nunez relieves the pressure with a clearance

81'Andrew Robertson crosses the ball into the box from the free kick

80'Gilberto Junior hand-balls

80'Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field

80'Ball possession: Benfica: 34%, Liverpool: 66%.

80'Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field

79'Jordan Henderson from Liverpool crosses the ball, but it goes out for a throw-in.

79'Liverpool are in control of the ball.

78'Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field

78'Rafa Silva from Benfica crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.

78'The referee signals a free kick as Diogo Jota from Liverpool trips Nicolas Otamendi

78'Rafa Silva from Benfica concedes a foul on Diogo Jota but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!

77'Rafa Silva from Benfica directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.

77'Benfica start a counter attack

76'Benfica plays a short goal kick.

76'Andrew Robertson from Liverpool passes the ball, but his team mate can't benefit from it.

76'Liverpool are trying to create something here.

75'Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field

75'Liverpool are trying to create something here.

75'Ball possession: Benfica: 34%, Liverpool: 66%.

74'Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field

74'Benfica are in control of the ball.

74'Fabinho is penalised for pushing Gilberto Junior

73'Benfica plays a short goal kick.

73'That's a great ball by Diogo Jota from Liverpool. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging

73'The match is very one-sided right now. Liverpool are clearly dominating possession

72'Liverpool are in control of the ball.

72'Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field

71'Benfica plays a short goal kick.

71'Liverpool are trying to create something here.

71'Rafa Silva from Benfica is ruled offside

70'Adel Taarabt is leaving the field to be replaced by Soualiho Meite in a tactical substitution.

70'Naby Keita is penalised for pushing Rafa Silva

70'Danger averted there as Nicolas Otamendi from Benfica clears the danger with a good tackle

70'Gilberto Junior could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.

70'Ball possession: Benfica: 35%, Liverpool: 65%.

69'Everton from Benfica is alert and heads the ball to his keeper.

69'Luis Diaz from Liverpool heads the ball to a team mate.

69'Nicolas Otamendi relieves the pressure with a clearance

68'Ibrahima Konate puts in a cross...

68'Liverpool are trying to create something here.

67'Diogo Jota from Liverpool is ruled offside

67'Jan Vertonghen relieves the pressure with a clearance

67'Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...

67'Safe hands from Alisson Becker as he comes out and claims the ball

67'Danger averted there as Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool clears the danger with a good tackle

67'Darwin Nunez from Benfica takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...

67'Could be a good chance here as Goncalo Ramos from Benfica cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...

67'Benfica start a counter attack

66'Goncalo Ramos from Benfica goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Roberto Firmino

65'Liverpool are trying to create something here.

65'Andrew Robertson from Liverpool passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.

65'Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...

65'Ball possession: Benfica: 38%, Liverpool: 62%.

64'Liverpool are trying to create something here.

64'Liverpool are in control of the ball.

63'After a tactical foul, Adel Taarabt sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.

63'The ref blows his whistle. Adel Taarabt charged Naby Keita from behind and it's a free-kick

63'Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field

62'Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field

62'Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field

62'Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field

62'Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field

61'Thiago Alcantara is leaving the field to be replaced by Jordan Henderson in a tactical substitution.

61'Mohamed Salah is leaving the field to be replaced by Diogo Jota in a tactical substitution.

61'Sadio Mane is leaving the field to be replaced by Roberto Firmino in a tactical substitution.

60'Fabinho relieves the pressure with a clearance

60'Everton releases a shot, it's parried by Alisson Becker but he can't hold onto it...

60'Goncalo Ramos from Benfica directs a ball squarely in the box.

60'Goncalo Ramos from Benfica takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...

60'Ball possession: Benfica: 36%, Liverpool: 64%.

59'Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field

59'Safe hands from Alisson Becker as he comes out and claims the ball

59'Gilberto Junior puts in a cross...

59'A shot by Julian Weigl is blocked

59'Darwin Nunez of Benfica passes the ball to a team mate.

59'Alejandro Grimaldo puts in a cross...

58'After a tactical foul, Thiago Alcantara sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.

58'The referee signals a free kick as Thiago Alcantara from Liverpool trips Rafa Silva

58'Liverpool are trying to create something here.

57'Liverpool are in control of the ball.

57'Benfica plays a short goal kick.

57'Jan Vertonghen relieves the pressure with a clearance

57'Some neat football here as Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool plays a 1-2 with Mohamed Salah.

56'Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Darwin Nunez

56'Liverpool plays a short goal kick.

55'A chance presents itself to Darwin Nunez from Benfica but his header goes wide

55'Rafa Silva puts in a cross...

55'Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field

55'Ball possession: Benfica: 36%, Liverpool: 64%.

55'Darwin Nunez from Benfica directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.

55'Benfica start a counter attack

54'Liverpool are in control of the ball.

54'Goal kick for Benfica

53'Liverpool are trying to create something here.

53'Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field

53'Liverpool plays a short goal kick.

52'Darwin Nunez from Benfica tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.

52'Everton from Benfica directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.

51'Liverpool are in control of the ball.

51'Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field

51'Nicolas Otamendi relieves the pressure with a clearance

51'Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.

50'Jan Vertonghen relieves the pressure with a clearance

50'Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool chips the ball into the penalty box.

50'Ball possession: Benfica: 36%, Liverpool: 64%.

50'That goal for Benfica came against the run of play

49'Rafa Silva provided the assist for the goal.

49'G O O O A A A L - Darwin Nunez scores with the right foot!

49'Ibrahima Konate could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.

49'Rafa Silva puts in a cross...

49'Rafa Silva from Benfica takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...

48'Benfica are trying to create something here.

47'Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field

47'Rafa Silva from Benfica is ruled offside

46'Darwin Nunez from Benfica commits a foul by elbowing Virgil van Dijk

46'Great vision by Goncalo Ramos from Benfica as he stops a promising attack with an interception.

46'Luis Diaz puts in a cross...

46'Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field

46'The second half is underway

45'+ 1Liverpool has been the better team in this half

45'+ 1It's over! The referee blows for half time

45'Ball possession: Benfica: 37%, Liverpool: 63%.

45'Rafa Silva from Benfica sends an effort wide of target

45'Benfica start a counter attack

45'Odisseas Vlachodimos saved a certain goal there! Mohamed Salah found himself in a great scoring position but Odisseas Vlachodimos denied him with a great save

45'CHANCE! Mohamed Salah finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...

45'Could be a good chance here as Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...

45'Great defending by Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool to prevent his team conceding a goal.

45'Goncalo Ramos from Benfica directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.

44'Benfica plays a short goal kick.

44'Mohamed Salah from Liverpool had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.

44'Andrew Robertson puts in a cross...

44'Luis Diaz from Liverpool tries to play a 1-2 with Andrew Robertson, but the ball is intercepted.

43'Liverpool start a counter attack

43'The referee signals a free kick as Naby Keita from Liverpool trips Rafa Silva

43'Liverpool are in control of the ball.

42'Danger averted there as Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool clears the danger with a good tackle

42'Everton from Benfica takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...

42'Liverpool are in control of the ball.

41'Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field

41'Liverpool are in control of the ball.

41'Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field

40'Benfica are in control of the ball.

40'Dangerous challenge by Sadio Mane from Liverpool. Julian Weigl on the receiving end of that.

40'Ball possession: Benfica: 36%, Liverpool: 64%.

39'Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Everton

39'Benfica plays a short goal kick.

39'Luis Diaz from Liverpool tries to score from outside the penalty box. Unfortunately the effort is just outside the frame. Close!

38'Liverpool start a counter attack

38'Trent Alexander-Arnold relieves the pressure with a clearance

38'Darwin Nunez puts in a cross...

38'Darwin Nunez from Benfica takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...

37'Everton shoots from outside the box, but Alisson Becker has it under control

37'Benfica are in control of the ball.

37'Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Everton

36'Benfica plays a short goal kick.

36'The ref blows his whistle. Adel Taarabt charged Sadio Mane from behind and it's a free-kick

35'Benfica are in control of the ball.

35'Ball possession: Benfica: 35%, Liverpool: 65%.

35'A wonderful team goal!

34'Luis Diaz provided the assist for the goal.

34'G O O O A A A L - Sadio Mane from Liverpool taps the ball in with the right! An easy finish for Sadio Mane

34'Luis Diaz from Liverpool heads the ball to a team mate.

34'Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool puts in a great cross...

34'Safe hands from Odisseas Vlachodimos as he comes out and claims the ball

34'Mohamed Salah puts in a cross...

33'Liverpool plays a short goal kick.

33'A chance presents itself to Nicolas Otamendi from Benfica but his header goes wide

33'Everton from Benfica swings in the corner from the left.

32'Virgil van Dijk clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...

32'Darwin Nunez from Benfica directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.

32'Benfica are in control of the ball.

32'Sadio Mane from Liverpool tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.

31'Jan Vertonghen relieves the pressure with a clearance

31'Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...

31'Liverpool are in control of the ball.

30'Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field

30'Jan Vertonghen relieves the pressure with a clearance

30'Andrew Robertson puts in a cross...

30'Liverpool are trying to create something here.

30'Ball possession: Benfica: 32%, Liverpool: 68%.

29'Safe hands from Alisson Becker as he comes out and claims the ball

29'Alejandro Grimaldo crosses the ball into the box from the free kick

29'The referee signals a free kick as Fabinho from Liverpool trips Goncalo Ramos

29'Benfica are trying to create something here.

28'The ref blows his whistle. Fabinho charged Everton from behind and it's a free-kick

28'Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field

28'Andrew Robertson from Liverpool makes an aerial pass in the box, but his team mate fails to benefit from it.

27'Andrew Robertson from Liverpool sees his pass blocked by an opponent.

27'Sadio Mane of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate.

27'Mohamed Salah from Liverpool passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.

27'Naby Keita from Liverpool heads the ball to a team mate.

27'Luis Diaz puts in a cross...

27'Liverpool are trying to create something here.

26'Liverpool are in control of the ball.

26'Safe hands from Alisson Becker as he comes out and claims the ball

26'Alejandro Grimaldo from Benfica sends a deflected cross into the box.

26'Benfica are trying to create something here.

25'Ball possession: Benfica: 32%, Liverpool: 68%.

25'Mohamed Salah from Liverpool makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.

25'Fabinho sends a long ball upfield.

24'Luis Diaz has a great chance to score, but Odisseas Vlachodimos comes out strongly to save!

24'Naby Keita carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball

23'Liverpool plays a short goal kick.

23'Everton from Benfica sends an effort wide of target

23'Everton from Benfica takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...

23'Benfica are in control of the ball.

22'Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field

22'Sadio Mane from Liverpool heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.

22'Mohamed Salah puts in a cross...

22'Liverpool are in control of the ball.

21'Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field

21'Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool sees his square pass blocked by an opponent player.

21'Thiago Alcantara puts in a cross...

21'Benfica are in control of the ball.

21'Gilberto Junior from Benfica is alert and heads the ball to his keeper.

21'Ibrahima Konate puts in a cross...

20'Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field

20'Ball possession: Benfica: 28%, Liverpool: 72%.

20'Safe hands from Odisseas Vlachodimos as he comes out and claims the ball

20'A chance presents itself to Naby Keita from Liverpool but his header goes wide

20'Sadio Mane from Liverpool makes an aerial pass to a team mate.

19'Luis Diaz of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate.

19'The match is very one-sided right now. Liverpool are clearly dominating possession

19'Liverpool are trying to create something here.

18'Benfica are in control of the ball.

18'Liverpool managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?

17'Andrew Robertson provided the assist for the goal.

17'G O O O A A A L - Ibrahima Konate Liverpool scores with a header.

17'Andrew Robertson from Liverpool swings in the corner from the left.

17'Gilberto Junior clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...

16'Darwin Nunez from Benfica is ruled offside

16'Could be a good chance here as Julian Weigl from Benfica cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...

16'Goal kick for Benfica

15'Thiago Alcantara fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box

15'A shot by Naby Keita is blocked

15'Some neat football here as Naby Keita from Liverpool plays a 1-2 with Mohamed Salah.

15'Liverpool are trying to create something here.

15'Ball possession: Benfica: 33%, Liverpool: 67%.

15'Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field

15'Benfica are in control of the ball.

14'Liverpool are in control of the ball.

13'Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field

13'The ref blows his whistle. Nicolas Otamendi charged Sadio Mane from behind and it's a free-kick

12'Danger averted there as Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool clears the danger with a good tackle

12'Benfica start a counter attack

12'Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool passes the ball in the box, but Odisseas Vlachodimos comes out to smother the ball.

12'Naby Keita releases a shot, it's parried by Odisseas Vlachodimos but he can't hold onto it...

12'Mohamed Salah of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate.

12'Trent Alexander-Arnold sends a long ball upfield.

12'Liverpool are in control of the ball.

11'Darwin Nunez from Benfica is ruled offside

11'Could be a good chance here as Adel Taarabt from Benfica cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...

10'Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field

10'Ball possession: Benfica: 34%, Liverpool: 66%.

10'Darwin Nunez relieves the pressure with a clearance

10'Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.

9'Should have been a goal! Mohamed Salah gets a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind by Odisseas Vlachodimos!

9'Sadio Mane from Liverpool find his team mate with a neat back heel pass.

9'Liverpool are trying to create something here.

9'Adel Taarabt from Benfica directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.

8'Safe hands from Odisseas Vlachodimos as he comes out and claims the ball

8'Mohamed Salah from Liverpool had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.

8'Could be a good chance here as Luis Diaz from Liverpool cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...

8'Liverpool start a counter attack

8'Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field

7'Goal kick for Benfica

7'Thiago Alcantara from Liverpool crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.

7'Liverpool are in control of the ball.

6'Liverpool plays a short goal kick.

6'Everton from Benfica had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.

6'Poor play by Trent Alexander-Arnold as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure

6'Darwin Nunez puts in a cross...

5'Benfica are trying to create something here.

5'Goal kick for Benfica

5'Ball possession: Benfica: 18%, Liverpool: 82%.

4'A chance presents itself to Naby Keita from Liverpool but his header goes wide

4'Andrew Robertson puts in a cross...

4'Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field

4'Danger averted there as Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool clears the danger with a good tackle

4'Goncalo Ramos from Benfica takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...

3'Benfica start a counter attack

3'Liverpool are trying to create something here.

3'Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field

2'Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field

2'Benfica are in control of the ball.

1'The referee signals a free kick as Rafa Silva from Benfica trips Fabinho

1'The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.

1'Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.

1'Liverpool kick-off, and the game is underway.

0'The referee starts the match

0'Welcome to Estadio da Luz, the match will start in about 5 minutes.

Benfica vs Liverpool today lineups

4-4-1-1

4-3-3

99 Odisseas Vlachodimos

2 Gilberto Junior

30 Nicolas Otamendi

5 Jan Vertonghen

3 Alejandro Grimaldo

27 Rafa Silva

49 Adel Taarabt

28 Julian Weigl

7 Everton

88 Goncalo Ramos

9 Darwin Nunez

1 Alisson Becker

66 Trent Alexander-Arnold

5 Ibrahima Konate

4 Virgil van Dijk

26 Andrew Robertson

8 Naby Keita

3 Fabinho

6 Thiago Alcantara

11 Mohamed Salah

10 Sadio Mane

23 Luis Diaz

Team manager Nelson Verissimo

Referee Jesus Gil

Team manager Juergen Klopp

Benfica vs Liverpool today lineups

99 Odisseas Vlachodimos Goalkeeper

2 Gilberto Junior Right back

30 Nicolas Otamendi Center defender

5 Jan Vertonghen Center defender

3 Alejandro Grimaldo Left back

27 Rafa Silva Right midfielder

49 Adel Taarabt Center midfielder 63’ 70’

28 Julian Weigl Center midfielder

7 Everton Left midfielder 82’

88 Goncalo Ramos Center midfielder 86’

9 Darwin Nunez Center forward 49’

1 Alisson Becker Goalkeeper

66 Trent Alexander-Arnold Right back 89’

5 Ibrahima Konate Center defender 17’

4 Virgil van Dijk Center defender

26 Andrew Robertson Left back

8 Naby Keita Right midfielder 89’

3 Fabinho Center midfielder

6 Thiago Alcantara Left midfielder 58’ 61’

11 Mohamed Salah Right forward 61’

10 Sadio Mane Center forward 34’ 61’

23 Luis Diaz Left forward 87’

Substitutes

77 Helton Leite

11 Soualiho Meite 70’

14 Haris Seferovic

15 Roman Yaremchuk 82’

17 Diogo Goncalves

20 Joao Mario 86’

22 Valentino Lazaro

23 Nemanja Radonjic

31 Gil Dias

34 Andre Almeida

55 Paulo Bernardo

91 Morato

62 Caoimhin Kelleher

7 James Milner 89’

9 Roberto Firmino 61’

12 Joseph Gomez 89’

14 Jordan Henderson 61’

15 Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

17 Curtis Jones

18 Takumi Minamino

20 Diogo Jota 61’

21 Konstantinos Tsimikas

32 Joel Matip

67 Harvey Elliott

Absent players

18 Rodrigo Pinho Injured

75% W - 3

0% D - 0

25% W - 1

Liverpool 4 - 1 Benfica 08 apr 2010, 15:05 Europa League. Europa League 08 apr 2010 Liverpool

4 : 1

Benfica

Benfica 2 - 1 Liverpool 01 apr 2010, 15:05 Europa League. Europa League 01 apr 2010 Benfica

2 : 1

Liverpool

Liverpool 0 - 2 Benfica 08 mar 2006, 14:45 Champions League. Champions League 08 mar 2006 Liverpool

0 : 2

Benfica

Benfica 1 - 0 Liverpool 21 feb 2006, 14:45 Champions League. Champions League 21 feb 2006 Benfica

1 : 0

Liverpool

Last matches Benfica

Statistics are for the last 5 games

60% W - 3

20% D - 1

20% L - 1

Braga 3 - 2 Benfica 01 apr 2022, 15:15 Primeira Liga Portugal. Primeira Liga Portugal 01.04.2022 Braga

3 : 2

Benfica Benfica 2 - 1 Estoril 20 mar 2022, 14:00 Primeira Liga Portugal. Primeira Liga Portugal 20.03.2022 Benfica

2 : 1

Estoril Ajax 0 - 1 Benfica 15 mar 2022, 16:00 Champions League. Champions League 15.03.2022 Ajax

0 : 1

Benfica Benfica 1 - 1 Vizela 11 mar 2022, 15:15 Primeira Liga Portugal. Primeira Liga Portugal 11.03.2022 Benfica

1 : 1

Vizela Portimonense 1 - 2 Benfica 05 mar 2022, 13:00 Primeira Liga Portugal. Primeira Liga Portugal 05.03.2022 Portimonense

1 : 2

Benfica

Last matches Liverpool

Statistics are for the last 5 games

80% W - 4

0% D - 0

20% L - 1

Liverpool 2 - 0 Watford 02 apr 2022, 07:30 Premier League England. Premier League England 02.04.2022 Liverpool

2 : 0

Watford Nottingham Forest 0 - 1 Liverpool 20 mar 2022, 14:00 FA Cup England. FA Cup England 20.03.2022 Nottingham Forest

0 : 1

Liverpool Arsenal 0 - 2 Liverpool 16 mar 2022, 16:15 Premier League England. Premier League England 16.03.2022 Arsenal

0 : 2

Liverpool Brighton 0 - 2 Liverpool 12 mar 2022, 07:30 Premier League England. Premier League England 12.03.2022 Brighton

0 : 2

Liverpool Liverpool 0 - 1 Inter 08 mar 2022, 15:00 Champions League. Champions League 08.03.2022 Liverpool

0 : 1

Inter

Tournament grid

Benfica 2 1

Ajax 2 0

Inter 0 1

Liverpool 2 0

Villarreal 1 3

Juventus 1 0

Salzburg 1 1

Bayern Munich 1 7

Sporting CP 0 0

Manchester City 5 0

Atletico Madrid 1 1

Manchester United 1 0

Chelsea 2 2

Lille 0 1

Paris Saint-Germain 1 1

Real Madrid 0 3

Benfica 1 3

Liverpool 3 3

Villarreal 1 1

Bayern Munich 0 1

Manchester City 1 0

Atletico Madrid 0 0

Chelsea 1 3

Real Madrid 3 2

Liverpool 2 3

Villarreal 0 2

Manchester City 4 1

Real Madrid 3 3

Liverpool 0

Real Madrid 1

Benfica Players Stats

№	Player	Games	Min	St	So	Si	Res	G (P)	YC	RC
27	Rafa Silva	3	270	Total starts 3	Substituted out 0	Substituted in 0	Matches in reserve 0	Goals (penalty) 0 (0)	Yellow cards 0	Red cards 0
9	Goncalo Ramos	4	341	Total starts 4	Substituted out 3	Substituted in 0	Matches in reserve 0	Goals (penalty) 1 (0)	Yellow cards 2	Red cards 0
20	Joao Mario	2	30	Total starts 0	Substituted out 0	Substituted in 2	Matches in reserve 2	Goals (penalty) 0 (0)	Yellow cards 0	Red cards 0
30	Nicolas Otamendi	4	360	Total starts 4	Substituted out 0	Substituted in 0	Matches in reserve 0	Goals (penalty) 0 (0)	Yellow cards 0	Red cards 0
8	Soualiho Meite	2	66	Total starts 0	Substituted out 0	Substituted in 2	Matches in reserve 2	Goals (penalty) 0 (0)	Yellow cards 0	Red cards 0
28	Paulo Bernardo	3	20	Total starts 0	Substituted out 0	Substituted in 3	Matches in reserve 3	Goals (penalty) 0 (0)	Yellow cards 0	Red cards 0

St So Si Res

Total starts Substituted out Substituted in Matches in reserve

G (P)

Goals (penalty)

YC RC

Yellow cards Red cards

Liverpool Players Stats

№	Player	Games	Min	St	So	Si	Res	G (P)	YC	RC
7	Luis Diaz	7	384	Total starts 4	Substituted out 3	Substituted in 3	Matches in reserve 3	Goals (penalty) 2 (0)	Yellow cards 0	Red cards 0
11	Mohamed Salah	7	544	Total starts 6	Substituted out 1	Substituted in 1	Matches in reserve 1	Goals (penalty) 1 (0)	Yellow cards 0	Red cards 0
20	Diogo Jota	7	303	Total starts 4	Substituted out 4	Substituted in 3	Matches in reserve 3	Goals (penalty) 0 (0)	Yellow cards 1	Red cards 0
4	Virgil van Dijk	6	540	Total starts 6	Substituted out 0	Substituted in 0	Matches in reserve 0	Goals (penalty) 0 (0)	Yellow cards 1	Red cards 0
13	Ibrahima Konate	6	540	Total starts 6	Substituted out 0	Substituted in 0	Matches in reserve 0	Goals (penalty) 2 (0)	Yellow cards 0	Red cards 0
10	Trent Alexander-Arnold	6	528	Total starts 6	Substituted out 2	Substituted in 0	Matches in reserve 0	Goals (penalty) 0 (0)	Yellow cards 1	Red cards 0
17	Curtis Jones	2	76	Total starts 1	Substituted out 1	Substituted in 1	Matches in reserve 1	Goals (penalty) 0 (0)	Yellow cards 0	Red cards 0
6	Thiago Alcantara	7	487	Total starts 6	Substituted out 5	Substituted in 1	Matches in reserve 1	Goals (penalty) 0 (0)	Yellow cards 1	Red cards 0
32	Joel Matip	2	180	Total starts 2	Substituted out 0	Substituted in 0	Matches in reserve 0	Goals (penalty) 0 (0)	Yellow cards 0	Red cards 0
26	Andrew Robertson	6	528	Total starts 6	Substituted out 1	Substituted in 0	Matches in reserve 0	Goals (penalty) 0 (0)	Yellow cards 1	Red cards 0
19	Harvey Elliott	1	58	Total starts 1	Substituted out 1	Substituted in 0	Matches in reserve 0	Goals (penalty) 0 (0)	Yellow cards 0	Red cards 0
1	Alisson Becker	7	630	Total starts 7	Substituted out 0	Substituted in 0	Matches in reserve 0	Goals (penalty) 0 (0)	Yellow cards 0	Red cards 0
2	Joseph Gomez	3	102	Total starts 1	Substituted out 0	Substituted in 2	Matches in reserve 2	Goals (penalty) 0 (0)	Yellow cards 0	Red cards 0
21	Konstantinos Tsimikas	2	102	Total starts 1	Substituted out 0	Substituted in 1	Matches in reserve 1	Goals (penalty) 0 (0)	Yellow cards 0	Red cards 0

St So Si Res

Total starts Substituted out Substituted in Matches in reserve

G (P)

Goals (penalty)

YC RC

Yellow cards Red cards

Benfica vs Liverpool Champions League 05 April 2022

Benfica vs Liverpool Statistic

Match details

Benfica vs Liverpool today lineups

Head to Head Benfica - Liverpool

Last matches Benfica

Last matches Liverpool

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Benfica Players Stats

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