Champions League

Could be out of sight, but still in command – Observations from Reds’ 2-0 win over Porto

That could've been a lot better. But Liverpool are still in command of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal tie against Porto, after a 2-0 win at Anfield in the first leg. The Reds were superb in the opening exchanges, with Naby Keita opening the scoring via a lucky deflection off Otavio. Roberto Firmino capped off...

Player ratings as Liverpool defeat Porto

A good midfield performance, no away goals conceded and one foot into the last four. Pretty much all Jurgen Klopp could have asked for as Liverpool defeated Porto 2-0 in their Champions League quarter final first leg. Naby Keita opened the scoring via aid of a deflection early on before Roberto Firmino tapped in a...

Liverpool 2-0 Porto: Reds on course for Champions League semi-final

Rarely do you see a Champions League quarter-final look so routine. There wasn't the rip-roaring freneticism of an emphatic win, nor a compilation of keepy-ups from Mohamed Salah to be played back for the rest of time this time round as there was in Portugal last year, but Liverpool once again took control over their...

Klopp’s team news from his pre-Porto press conference

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp gave a generally positive injury update ahead of The Reds' Champions League clash with FC Porto tonight. Klopp will be without left-back Andy Robertson who misses the game through suspension. Otherwise, Liverpool's injury-list is getting better looking every day *touch wood. Speaking at his pre-game press conference, Klopp said: “We had little problems after...

Predicting Liverpool’s starting lineup for Tuesday night’s game against FC Porto

Liverpool return to Champions League action this Tuesday night when they face Portuguese side FC Porto at Anfield. Read on for our predicted starting eleven for this huge quarter-final tie. Jurgen Klopp's Reds put us fans through the wringer again on Friday night, leaving it late before eventually pulling away from Southampton to take all...

Liverpool v FC Porto – Can Porto provide a tougher test this time around?

The Details   Venue - Anfield, Liverpool Referee - Antonio Mateu Lahoz (ESP) Date & Time - Tuesday, March 9th 2019 @ 20:00 Current Odds - Liverpool 1/4, Draw 17/4, FC Porto 10/1 Form Liverpool Form It's a beautiful sight. Once again, Liverpool are stringing wins together and looking like they may just reach the standards they set back in the first half of the...

Liverpool vs Porto Preview – Potential Key Battles

Liverpool have a breather from the pulsating title race developing in the Premier League, as they get the chance to seek European glory instead. The next obstacle in their route in the Champions League is Porto, whom the Reds met last year and beat 5-0 on aggregate. Nevertheless, it would be remiss of the...

Rotation, Rotation, Rotation – Give It A Rest

A change is as good as rest is how the saying goes, but with a maximum of eleven games to go and only four-midweek matches, is it time for Klopp to give it a rest with his rotation game? The run-in could favour Liverpool, with City having Chelsea, Spurs and Man Utd still to go,...

Key Stats as Liverpool Leave It Late vs Tottenham

Liverpool went back to the top of the Premier League table with a pulsating, dramatic late 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspurs, courtesy of Toby Alderweireld’s late own-goal. But what were the key stats from an incredible game at Anfield? Full-Backs The Stars Again How many times this season have we said it, but Andy Robertson and...

The Final Stretch for Liverpool: Spurs, Supporters and Success

We’re here. We’ve arrived. The final international break of the season has passed us by, and we’re on the cusp of greatness. With one game in hand, we’re top of the league by two points. We have our two toughest games of the season at home, starting with Tottenham on Sunday followed by Chelsea...