Benfica

Here is a look at the xG stats from Liverpool vs Benfica (UCL Quarterfinal Second Leg) on 13 April, 2022. The LFC-SLB game ended in a 3-3 draw, allowing the Reds to progress 6-4 on aggregate. Benfica clinical in finishing- 3 goals from four shots on target- they also had goals disallowed for offside.

xG Liverpool 1.92-1.03 Benfica shots map (Actual score LFC 3-3 SLB)

1-0 Konate header vs Benfica xG 0.08 (from corner)
1-1 Ramos goal vs Liverpool xG 0.21
2-1 Firmino first goal vs Benfica xG 0.55
3-1 Firmino second goal vs Benfica xG 0.52
3-2 Yaremchuk goal vs Liverpool xG 0.51 (rounds Alisson and finishes)
3-3 Darwin Nunez goal vs Liverpool xG 0.20 (very good finish against onrushing Alisson)

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Here are the player ratings for SLB vs LFC from the likes of L’Equipe, Diario AS, O Jogo and other big European newspapers following their Champions League quarterfinal first leg tie on 5 April, 2022. Mo Salah disappointing for LFC in these paper player ratings.

L’Equipe player ratings SLB Liverpool UCL QF First Leg

O Jogo Portuguese newspaper player rating Benfica-Liverpool 1-3

Diario AS player ratings Benfica Liverpool 2022 Quarterfinal

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