Liverpool vs Benfica LIVE: Champions League result, final score and reaction tonight as Red into semi-finals

Relive the action from Anfield as Liverpool reach the Champions League semi-finals

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Liverpool progressed to the semi-finals of the Champions League after a goal fest in their quarter-final second leg against Benfica at Anfield.

Ibrahima Konate scored his second goal of the tie to put Liverpool three goals up on aggregate just after the 20 minute mark before Goncalo Ramos fired in an equaliser to send the teams into half-time at 1-1 (4-2agg).

Liverpool stepped it up after the restart and seemingly finished off the game hust after the hour mark following a brace from Roberto Firmino to put them four goals clear on aggregate. That comfort began to show as they slackened off defensively allowing Benfica to take advantage of their high line with runs in behind.

Substitute Roman Yaremchuk snuck in through the middle as Joel Matip was too slow to get out and his calm finish kept Benfica hopes alive. They still needed three goals to regain parity and a remarkable comeback was seemingly on when Darwin Nunez netted with 10 minutes or so to play.

Liverpool managed the tense final minutes well and kept Benfica at bay. Both teams had goals disallowed in the closing stages but ultimately the task was too great for the visitors as Liverpool closed out the game.

Relive all the action from Anfield as Liverpool beat Benfica in the Champions League quarter-finals:

Liverpool vs Benfica

• GOAL! 82’ - Nunez adds a third for Benfica to set up tense finish
• GOAL! 73’ - Yaremchuk keeps Benfica’s hope alive
• GOAL! 65’ - A brace for Firmino puts Liverpool within touching distance of semis
• GOAL! 55’ - Firmino restores Liverpool’s lead
• GOAL! 32’ - Ramos equalises for Benfica
• GOAL! 21’ - Konate header opens scoring for Liverpool

[13 April 2022 21:50 · Michael Jones]

Liverpool 3 - 3 Benfica (6-4 agg)

89 mins: It’s been good play from Liverpool since Nunez’s equaliser. They’ve taken control of the ball and kept it away from Benfica.

Mo Salah dribbles into the area and shimmies around two defenders. His shot is heading wide but Sadio Mane is there to tap it home!

This one is definitely offside though.

[13 April 2022 21:47 · Michael Jones]

Liverpool 3 - 3 Benfica (6-4 agg)

86 mins: Nunez’s goal was ruled offside on the pitch but overturned on VAR as Joao Mario kept himself onside in the build-up. Liverpool need to see this game out now. They’ll be a little nervous, the momentum is all with Benfica.

[13 April 2022 21:41 · Michael Jones]

GOAL! Liverpool 3 - 3 Benfica (6-4 agg) - Nunez, 82’ ⚽️

82 mins: They can’t, can they?! Benfica are level on the night but still trail by two! A simple long ball comes over the top to Benfica substitute Joao Mario. He looks offside initially as he brings the ball down and slides it over to Darwin Nunez. The forward plays on, takes the ball into the box and curls it into the far bottom corner!

[13 April 2022 21:39 · Michael Jones]

Liverpool 3 - 2 Benfica (6-3 agg)

78 mins: Liverpool are still pretty comfortable in all honesty and are probing for more goals. They’ve outscored Benfica which is what this tie has come down to.

A corner ball comes out to Thiago who hits it on the volley but fires his effort wide of goal.

[13 April 2022 21:33 · Michael Jones]

GOAL! Liverpool 3 - 2 Benfica (6-3 agg) - Yaremchuk, 73’ ⚽️

73 mins: Roman Yaremchuk gets played in behind and pulls one back for Benfica. He was initially ruled offside but VAR overturned the decision. Is there a slight chance yet for Benfica? Surely not.

[13 April 2022 21:31 · Michael Jones]

Liverpool 3 - 1 Benfica (6-2 agg)

68 mins: Liverpool lead by four goals on aggregate so Jurgen Klopp decides to take off Luis Diaz and bring on Sadio Mane. There’s no coming back from this for Benfica now.

[13 April 2022 21:24 · Michael Jones]

GOAL! Liverpool 3 - 1 Benfica (6-2 agg) - Firmino, 65’ ⚽️

65 mins: It’s all over now! Liverpool win a free kick on the inside left channel deep in Benfica’s half. Kostas Tsimikas whips it across the box and perfectly picks out Roberto Firmino. Benfica’s marking is non-existent and Firmino meets the ball on the volley guiding it calmly past Vlachodimos to put the Reds out of sight.

[13 April 2022 21:21 · Michael Jones]

Liverpool 2 - 1 Benfica (5-2 agg)

60 mins: Liverpool have a foot, an arm and a leg in the semi-finals now. They’ve restored their three goal cushion and Jurgen Klopp decides to turn to the bench. Diogo Jota, Jordan Henderson and James Milner are all off with Thiago Alcantara, Fabinho and Mo Salah brought on.

[13 April 2022 21:14 · Michael Jones]

GOAL! Liverpool 2 - 1 Benfica (5-2 agg) - Firmino, 55'⚽️

55 mins: That should be that. Firmino restores Liverpool’s lead! Luis Diaz makes a run through the middle and is fed the ball. He can’t bring it under control and gets closed down by the goalkeeper who spills the ball. Jan Vertonghen tries to clear it but scuffs the ball over to Diogo Jota. Jota snatches at a shot and catches it all wrong but somehow gifts the ball over to Roberto Firmino on the opposite side of the box who is left with a tap in.

[13 April 2022 21:11 · Michael Jones]

Liverpool 1 - 1 Benfica (4-2 agg)

51 mins: Henderson’s pass into the box takes a deflection and drops nicely for Diaz. He chips it over to Firmino who stuggles to bring it down as he darts in behind. The ball eventually falls kindly for him to get off a shot on the turn but he volleys it straight at Diaz who can’t get out of the way.