Liverpool Ease Into Champions League Last Eight

Finally, Liverpool eased into the quarter-finals. Of the Champions League. They did after 9  years. After the great clock alarm in a  goalless draw match at home. The game was going on as the antithesis of their 5-0 win. In the first leg at the Estadio do Dragao. They did a professional soccer performance. So it’s a 5th clean sheet.

which is in the 8th the European match. as there were no injuries. during the game. so they fulfilled it without any injuries. the supporters have complained of being short-changed. by the Champions League’s top scorers. but from Jurgen Klopp’s point of view. there is no point in taking the risk in such games.

Especially with Saturday lunchtime’s match. At Manchester United looming large. Klopp is managing the team. He made 5 more changes. He made suggested 2 changes pre-match. by the 32 goals of  Mohamed Salah.  And followed by the two, months for Adam Lallana. Whether alterations, the five-goal cushion from the first leg or the imminent visit to Old Trafford. which really affected the occasion is open to debate.

the game was played much lower intensity.

as the intensity level was low. which can be considered as normal in a soccer game. the reflection happened in the first-half statistics which showed Liverpool failed to have a single shot on target in the opening 45 minutes. but it is the first time that the 1-1 draw at home to Chelsea in November.

Sadie had volleyed a good change from. the pass of Joe Gomez’. it was the 167th Champions League appearance for former captain Iker Casillas.  there is no worry that with Saturday match against. coach Jose Mourinho’s side in mind. Porto’s response was to force it. the first save of the goal.  night from the goalkeeper.  with Loris Karius tipping wide Majeed Waris’ kick from distance side. followed by that Salah was given a 20-minute run-out.