Liverpool vs Benfica: The Reds will continue their UEFA Champions League quest by simply hoping to avoid a huge letdown when their Portuguese visitors arrive to Anfield for a Wednesday second leg.
The quest is simple, but not easy: Don’t blow it.
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Jurgen Klopp’s side beat Benfica 3-1 in the first leg and it wasn’t particularly close. In fact, the Reds could’ve exited the Estadio da Luz with a massive first-leg lead if it wasn’t for what’s become a troubling habit of giving up a batch of big chances in a short period of time.
The Reds will also have to navigate the emotions that came from failing to beat Manchester City at the weekend in a 2-2 draw that dampened their title hopes. And Klopp will have to handle a second leg with an eye on sealing their semifinal space against Villarreal while also having the squad ready for an FA Cup semifinal with Man City at the weekend.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Benfica vs Liverpool.
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Liverpool team news, injuries, lineup
No injuries
⭐ 𝑻𝑬𝑨𝑴 𝑵𝑬𝑾𝑺 ⭐
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) April 13, 2022
The Reds to face @SLBenfica tonight! #UCL | #LIVSLB
Benfica team news, injuries, lineup
OUT: Haris Seferovic (leg), Rodrigo Pinho (knee), Lucas Verissimo (knee)
🚨 TEAM NEWS! 🚨#WeAreBenfica #LIVSLB #UCL pic.twitter.com/C6GflV2e25
— SL Benfica (@slbenfica_en) April 13, 2022
Liverpool vs Benfica odds and ends (full odds provided by our partner, PointsBet)
Liverpool (-375) | Draw (+520) | Benfica (+900)
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How to watch Liverpool vs Benfica live, stream link and start time
Kickoff: 3 pm ET, WednesdayTV Channel: Paramount+Online: Live updates via NBCSports.com
