Liverpool already has one foot in the semi-finals as they face Benfica in the second leg of the Champions League at Anfield.
Liverpool defeated Benfica 3-1 in the first leg of the Champions League quarter final at Estadio da Luz. Jurgen Klopp can rest some of his key players as they face Benfica at Anfield because the tie is in their hands and it will come as a shock if Benfica overturns the 3-1 deficit at Anfield
Liverpool is chasing a quadruple this season as they have already won the Carabao Cup, they are seeking to add the Premier League, FA Cup, and the Champions League. However, The quest may be more difficult as they would have to battle Manchester City in the Premier League, FA Cup, and potential Champions League final should the two Clubs progress to the Finals.
Benfica will seek to pull off one of the historic comebacks in Champions League history when they face Liverpool at Anfield.
Benfica, on the other hand, has won just two of their previous 12 Champions League games away from home, including qualifiers, despite keeping five clean sheets in six Champions League games on the road this season, the outlier being a five-goal loss to Bayern Munich.
Liverpool Team News
Liverpool has no injury concerns as they face Benfica but Klopp may give rest to some of his key players ahead of their FA Cup semi-finals with Manchester City.
Benfica Team News
Lucas Verissimo and Rodrigo Pinho will be available for selection due to injury.
Liverpool Possible Starting X1
Alisson
Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson
Keita, Fabinho, Jones
Salah, Firmino, Diaz
Benfica Possible Starting X1
Vlachodimos
Gilberto, Vertonghen, Otamendi, Grimald
Silva, Weigl, Taarabt
Everton; Ramos, Nunez
Liverpool VS Benfica Head to Head
Team | Liverpool | Benfica |
Played | 5 | 5 |
Win | 7 | 4 |
Draw | 0 | 0 |
Loss | 4 | 7 |