Premier League leaders Liverpool have secured a spot in the Champions League semifinals following the thumping win over their Portuguese opponents. Liverpool thrashed FC Porto 4-1 away from home in what was the second leg of their Champions League quarterfinal tie. The Reds had earlier won the first leg at Anfield 2-0 with goals from Guinean international Naby Keita and Roberto Firmino. Brazilian attacker Firmino scored again in the second half to extend the Reds’ lead having come on as a second-half substitute for Divock Origi. Sadio … [Read more...]
Liverpool Are The Best Team In Europe – Sergio Conceicao
FC Porto manager Sergio Conceicao has described Premier League leaders Liverpool as the best team in Europe following their phenomenal achievement on both the local and continental scenes. Sergio Conceicao talked about the quality of the Liverpool team during his pre-match press conference ahead of their Champions League clash on Wednesday night. The FC Porto manager would be hoping to lead his team to victory over Liverpool during the second leg of their Champions League quarterfinal tie. The Reds have a comfortable lead over FC Porto … [Read more...]
Betting Preview: FC Porto vs Liverpool: Away Win On The Cards
Premier League leaders Liverpool took a big step towards the Champions League semifinals following their 2-0 win over FC Porto in the first leg of their last eight tie. The Reds are in the driving seat for a last four place ahead of the second leg at the Estadio Dragao in Portugal. Portuguese champions FC Porto host Liverpool at a stadium which saw them lose to the Reds by five goals last season. Liverpool beat FC Porto 5-0 at the same venue as Wednesday night’s game. 16-Goal Chelsea Talisman Tipped For Ballon d’Or Award The Reds … [Read more...]
Liverpool Backed To Reach Champions League Final
Liverpool legend John Arne Riise has revealed that the Reds will reach the Champions League final this year just like they did in 2018. Riise talked about Liverpool ahead of their Champions League quarterfinal second leg meeting with Portuguese champions FC Porto. Liverpool are in pole position to secure a last four berth in the competition having already won the first leg 2-0 at Anfield. Naby Keita and Roberto Firmino scored the goals for Liverpool as they established a foothold in the quarterfinal tie. In the exclusive interview with … [Read more...]
Liverpool Star Makes Champions League Award Shortlist
Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino has been named on the four-man shortlist for the Champions League Player of the Week after the first set of quarterfinal games. The first legs of the four last eight ties in the Champions League were held on Tuesday night and Wednesday night. The UEFA have unveiled four nominees for the Player of the Week Award including Reds player Roberto Firmino. Apart from Firmino, Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-Min, Ajax Amsterdam midfielder Frankie De Jong and Barcelona defender Gerard Pique also made the … [Read more...]
Klopp Delighted With 1st Leg Advantage vs FC Porto
Jurgen Klopp has expressed his delight with the first leg advantage against Portuguese champions, FC Porto, as the Reds target their sixth title this season. Klopp led five-time European champions Liverpool to a 2-0 win over FC Porto at home in what was the first leg of their Champions League last eight tie. In his post-match reaction to the straightforward win, Klopp told reporters that he’s delighted with the first leg result before adding that he would have taken a 2-0 win before the first leg meeting at Anfield. Liverpool took the lead … [Read more...]
Champions League: Liverpool Close In On Last Four Berth After Porto Win
Merseyside giants Liverpool have moved closer to the last four of the Champions League after their straightforward victory over Portuguese champions FC Porto in what was the first leg of their quarterfinal tie. Liverpool beat the Portuguese team 2-0 to take charge of their Champions League last eight tie. The Reds took an early lead in the fifth minute through the in-form Naby Keita before Roberto Firmino added a second goal on 26 minutes. Naby Keita has now scored two goals in his last two games for Liverpool despite going scoreless since … [Read more...]
Late Spurs Win Was A Relief – Klopp
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has revealed that the late win over Tottenham Hotspur was a relief in their quest to win the Premier League title. Klopp told the club’s official website that emotions ran during the Spurs game and that it was important to get the win that has boosted their chances of ending a 29-year wait for a league title. He went on to pay tribute to the Liverpool fans for their support during the three games as he added that the supporters were calm in the face of uncertainty. Liverpool needed a 90th-minute winner to … [Read more...]
Liverpool Star Made Top Transfer Priority At Real Madrid
Liverpool fans have to worry about the prospect of losing one of their star forwards following the news that Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid are lurking around the corner and are ready to pounce on him. Reports coming out of Spain claim that Real Madrid want to sign in-form Liverpool player Sadio Mane this summer and that they have made him their top transfer priority. Senegalese international star Mane is one-third of the famed Liverpool front trio with Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino make up the deadly front trio at Liverpool. This … [Read more...]
Liverpool Striker On Song In Comeback Win Over Czech Republic
Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino was on target as five-time world champions Brazil came from a goal down to beat Czech Republic 3-1 in an international friendly played on Tuesday. Czech Republic took a shock lead in the first half through David Pavelka as Brazil continued their lacklustre performance from the previous game against Panama. The footballing world was stunned at the weekend after Brazil could only play a 1-1 draw with Panama in their international friendly clash. Brazil recovered with a better second half showing against the … [Read more...]
Dutch Midfielder Unfazed By Contract Situation At Liverpool
Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum is not losing sleep over his contractual situation at the club. The Dutch international star spoke to the Liverpool Echo about his Liverpool contract as he pointed out that his focus is on his performances on the field rather than off it. Liverpool have given several players new contracts in the past few weeks but Georginio Wijnaldum is yet to sit down with the club over a contract extension. Players like Roberto Firmino, Jordan Henderson, Joe Gomez, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah have … [Read more...]