Benfica vs Liverpool LIVE: Champions League result, final score and reaction tonight

LIVE – Updated at 21:57

Follow all the action as Benfica host Liverpool in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final.

Jurgen Klopp has played down the “unrealistic” prospect of an unprecedented quadruple this season, however, his Liverpool side remain in firm contention on three fronts, having already lifted the League Cup in February. A 2-0 win at the weekend over Watford was not quite as comfortable as Klopp would have liked, but victory ensured that the Reds remain just one point adrift of Manchester City in the title race, with the two sides set to meet at the Etihad on Sunday for what could well be a season-deciding match.

Liverpool will be strong favourites against Benfica, who are currently only third in the Primeira Liga. They did edge out Barcelona to reach the knockout stages, though, before defeating Ajax over two legs in the round of 16. Their greatest threat comes in the form of striker Darwin Nunez, who is expected to be one of the most sought-after names in the summer transfer window.

Follow all the action live below:

SL Benfica 1 - 3 Liverpool FC

90+7 mins: It’s a comfortable lead for Liverpool but they haven’t won the tie yet. Darwin Nunez’s consolation could yet prove vital in this quarter-final.

Benfica will take heart from Inter Milan’s victory at Anfield in the previous round and will feel as though they can get something from that match.

For now though, Liverpool have done what they needed to. They’ll have a two goal advantage for the second leg and can now focus on facing Manchester City in a potential Premier League decider on Sunday.

90+3 mins: Fabinho takes a knock after a collison with Otamendi and more time will be added on at the end of the game. It’s a head injury for the