KOMPAS.com – Liverpool like experiencing déjà vu aka repetition after ensuring themselves qualify for the semifinals Champions League 2021-2022. Just like when they won the 2018-2019 season, this time the Reds will meet representatives of Spain in the top four.
Liverpool stepped into Champions League semifinal after getting rid of the representative of Portugal, Benfica.
Playing the second leg of the quarter-finals at Anfield Stadium on Thursday (14/4/2022) early morning WIB, Liverpool drew 3-3 with Benfica.
Roberto Firmino scored two goals for the Reds, each in the 55th and 65th minutes. Another goal for the home team was scored by Ibrahima Konate in the 21st minute.
Meanwhile, three goals for Benfica were scored by Goncalo Ramos (32′), Roman Yaremchuk (73′) and Darwin Nunez (82′).
Despite failing to win in the second leg, Liverpool still strolled into the top four.
Because, in the first leg of the quarter-finals at home to Benfica, the Reds came home with a 3-1 victory.
Liverpool qualified for the 2021-2022 Champions League semifinals with a 6-4 aggregate win over Benfica.
Furthermore, Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool will meet representatives of Spain, Villarrealin the semifinals of the Champions League.
Villarreal advanced to the 2021-2022 Champions League semifinals after ejecting German giants, Bayern Munich, with a 2-1 aggregate victory.
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