Roberto Firmino nets double as Liverpool reach semis despite draw with Benfica
Liverpool eased into a Champions League semi-final against Villarreal as even a sloppy draw with Benfica at Anfield saw them progress 6-4 on aggregate.
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El Liverpool, a semifinales con apuros
El Liverpool encara la recta final de una temporada tan ilusionante como difícil. El empate por 3-3 ante el Benfica deja a los de Klopp en semifinales, donde se enfrentarán a un valeroso Villarreal al que no debería subestimar como parece que hicieron con los lisboetas en algunos tramos de los cuartos de final. Ni el doblete de Firmino calmó el espíritu combativo de los visitantes, que fueron liderados por el talento de Darwin Núñez.
Liverpool 3-3 Benfica: Roberto Firmino scores twice as Liverpool set up semi-final showdown with Villarreal
Roberto Firmino scored twice as Liverpool progressed to the semi-final after a 3-3 draw with Benfica at Anfield. Liverpool, whose 3-1 advantage from the first leg in Lisbon meant Jurgen Klopp rested a whole host of first team players, took the lead after 21 minutes when Ibrahima Konate rose and seemed to hang in the air to meet Konstantinos Tsimikas' corner and steer inside the far post.
Man Utd 'considering' Old Trafford deal for £67m attacker
Manchester United are ‘definitely aware’ of Benfica striker Darwin Nunez’s situation amid increasing speculation over his future, according to journalist Dean Jones.
Liverpool into Champions League semi-finals by beating Benfica, avoiding Bayern Munich thanks to Villareal win
Liverpool is into the Champions League semi-finals for the first time since being crowned Europe's best club in 2019.
West Ham insider: Irons officials set for talks as Moyes personally plots 'special' player bid
As per West Ham United insider Claret & Hugh, a major update has now come to light on David Moyes’ transfer plans for Benfica striker Darwin Nunez.
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