Diaz hunt Benfica as De Bruyne performs magic again.

Luis Diaz, the former Porto man stole the limelight against Benfica, his former rivals after proving an assist and a goal to give Liverpool a 2 goals edge ahead of the semifinals next week. 

Benfica’s 3-1 defeat to Liverpool at their home ground gives them a larger ground to cover if they are to qualify for the semifinals. 

Liverpool continue their away winning streak in the Champions League maintaining their hundred percent record after goals from Konate, Mane and Diaz ensure their win. 

Liverpool quadruple dreams lives on and they will have the chance to add more flames on Sunday if they are able to defeat Manchester City in the title deciding match. 

Manchester City on the other end were able to finally break the Atletico Madrid defence at the 70th minute of the match to give themselves a 1 goal edge ahead of their next encounter at the Metropolitan Stadium next week. 

Phil Foden made an instant impact coming in from subs by setting up the goal for the Manchester City’s best player Kevin De Bruyne who continues his impressive form against top teams this season. 

Manchester City will advance to the semifinal if they are able to keep their lead against Atletico Madrid in the second leg but before then, they will need to battle it all out against Liverpool on Sunday’s evening if they will win the Premier League. 

Facts : 

• Liverpool have won eight consecutive away games for the first time in their history

• Kevin De Bruyne's UCL career for Man City so far:

 50 games (11 goals + 17 assists).

• Jack Grealish won more fouls (5) than any other Man City or Atletico player.

• Man City have won the first leg in each of their last five UCL ties.

• Atletico Madrid managed 0 shot in the full time. 

• Liverpool’s Sadio Manรฉ has now scored more Champions League goals for Liverpool (22) than Steven Gerrard. 


Champions League fixtures today : 

Villarreal vs Bayern Munich (8pm WAT)

Chelsea vs Real Madrid (8pm WAT) 



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