Liverpool to face Villarreal in semi-final after thrilling six-goal draw with Benfica

Liverpool 3 Benfica 3 (Liverpool win 6-4 on agg)
Benfica salvaged pride at Anfield but Liverpool preserved their dreams of a seventh European crown and unprecedented quadruple. Jürgen Klopp’s side advanced into the Champions League semi-finals, where they will meet Villarreal, on a fluctuating night when VAR had a hand in all three Benfica goals and Liverpool were made to fight to the finish.
Ibrahima Konaté and a brace from Roberto Firmino put Liverpool on a comfortable course for the last four before VAR intervened in the form of two late Benfica goals. They were ultimately no more than consolations.
A 12th European Cup/Champions League semi-final awaits Liverpool, who have equalled Manchester U …

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