Matchday LIVE: Champions League quarter final first legs as Man City host Atletico and Benfica face Liverpool

<p>There's the final whistle in Portugal too - and Liverpool are going to take some chasing at Anfield to stop them making the semi-finals too.</p><p>They are on top in the Champions League quarter-finals after putting three goals past Benfica in the latter's backyard.</p><p>Luis Diaz's late finish caps the match and puts them firmly in the driving seat.</p>

FT: Benfica 1-3 Liverpool

<p>There's the final whistle at the Etihad Stadium - and Manchester City have emerged on top, in the end!</p><p>The Citizens have been made to work for it, frustrated by an Atletico Madrid side determined to restrict their chances despite their possession.</p><p>But in the end, Phil Foden threaded the needle for Kevin De Bruyne. The Premier League side will be favourites heading to Wanda Metropolitano next week.</p>

FT: Man City 1-0 Atletico

De Bruyne snags crucial goal on tough night for Citizens

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">All Man City needed was Phil Foden on the pitch 😅<br><br>80 seconds after coming on he unlocks the Atletico defence to set up Kevin De Bruyne!<br><br>Big goal in this tie...<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCL</a> <a href="https://t.co/rRIXIah2EI">pic.twitter.com/rRIXIah2EI</a></p>— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) <a href="https://twitter.com/footballontnt/status/1511441021233770496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">¡Gooooooooooooooooool del Manchester City! 🔥<br><br>De Bruyne rompe la barrera de los colchoneros tras un enorme pase de Foden. 😎<a href="https://twitter.com/ManCity?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ManCity</a> 1-0 <a href="https://twitter.com/Atleti?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Atleti</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TuChampions?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TuChampions</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ManchesterCity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ManchesterCity</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Atl%C3%A9tico?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Atlético</a><br><br>🔴 ¡EN VIVO!<br>📺 TUDN y <a href="https://twitter.com/Univision?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@univision</a><br>📱: <a href="https://t.co/WhJnIzQd0H">https://t.co/WhJnIzQd0H</a> <a href="https://t.co/IKNW8PnqZ9">pic.twitter.com/IKNW8PnqZ9</a></p>— TUDN USA (@TUDNUSA) <a href="https://twitter.com/TUDNUSA/status/1511440519297175552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2022</a></blockquote>
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WATCH: De Bruyne puts City on top

<p>The Citizens have their breakthrough!</p><p>Kevin De Bruyne, as he so often has done, rises to the occasion for Manchester City to put them in the lead of this Champions League quarter-final!</p><p>The Belgian is fed by the newly arrived Phil Foden into the box on the right flank and slashes a low finish across goal to nestle at the left post.</p>

GOAL: Man City 1-0 Atletico

<p>A response from the hosts!</p><p>It's the start Liverpool would have feared from the interval - Benfica strike back inside the first five minutes!</p><p>Darwin Nunez is the man to notch the response. The crowd roars. This one isn't over yet!</p>

GOAL: Benfica 1-2 Liverpool

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Oh WOW! 🤩<br><br>Look at that vision from Trent Alexander-Arnold 🎯<br><br>An unselfish header from Luis Diaz and Sadio Mane is on hand to make it 2-0 from a few yards out!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCL</a> <a href="https://t.co/UkakQekhnG">pic.twitter.com/UkakQekhnG</a></p>— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) <a href="https://twitter.com/footballontnt/status/1511428660225613828?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🔴⚽🔥 ¡Gooool de <a href="https://twitter.com/LFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LFC</a>!<br>🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🔴⚽🔥 ¡Gooool de <a href="https://twitter.com/LFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LFC</a>!<br>🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🔴⚽🔥 ¡Gooool de <a href="https://twitter.com/LFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LFC</a>!<br><br>Luis Díaz la baja  y Sadio Mané la empuja ¡Golazo! ¡Golazo! 😍<br><br>📲🔴  ¡EN VIVO! <a href="https://t.co/D29exqMRTx">https://t.co/D29exqMRTx</a> <br><br>📺   <a href="https://t.co/T8lpgqtF3M">https://t.co/T8lpgqtF3M</a> y <a href="https://twitter.com/Galavision?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Galavision</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TuChampions?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TuChampions</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCL</a> <a href="https://t.co/E9dygFJUhq">pic.twitter.com/E9dygFJUhq</a></p>— TUDN USA (@TUDNUSA) <a href="https://twitter.com/TUDNUSA/status/1511428007663128577?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2022</a></blockquote>
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WATCH: Mane grabs second for visitors

<p>With that, we're going to wrap up another crackerjack evening of Champions League action.</p><p>It's advantage to the Premier League - Manchester City and Liverpool are on top in the quarter-finals, with an eye on their last four berth.</p><p>But it ain't over until it's over - and next week will truly be the decider. Until then, thank you for joining us - and have a good one!</p>

Thank you and good bye

Diaz laughs last

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Man City needed a spark of inspiration to break down Atletico's typically stubborn defences.<br><br>Luckily, they have Phil Foden ⭐️<br><br>✍️ <a href="https://twitter.com/jonnysmiffy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JonnySmiffy</a></p>— GOAL News (@GoalNews) <a href="https://twitter.com/GoalNews/status/1511457674906509321?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Foden shows superb spark

<p>Pep Guardiola has the advantage ahead of Manchester City's second leg next week, but he's told <em>BT Sport </em>that they will head to Madrid to win rather than draw, adding: "We played an incredible top side who are difficult to face but it is a good result. We had chances to score a second and third.</p><p>"The guys were playing well but with Gabriel [Jesus] coming inside it gives us special energy and with Jack to keep the ball and the manager is so clever. When we make a sub it is because we think it can be a bit better. It works sometimes but other times it doesn't.</p><p>"It is not easy to face a team with a lot of experience in this tournament. We will go there to score and try and win again."</p>

Guardiola ready for Wanda challenge

Reds muted in victory

<p>Andy Robertson was the focal point of some displeasure from the Benfica crowd today, and he has weighed in on that and the performance, telling <em>BT Sport</em>: "It was a tough game, on top first half and could have gone in a couple more up, then we wanted to keep it tight but they got a goal which lifted the crowd and we got a bit sloppy. The third goal was big.</p><p>"He [Luis Diaz] got a nice reception from the start, playing for one of their rivals, but a good goal for him and a two-goal cushion makes a difference. Hopefully we can get the job done.</p><p>"I got quite a few lighters thrown at me [taking the corner], maybe it will stop them smoking - so take the postives from it. But you should try not to throw things on the pitch because it can hurt people, luckily none hit me."</p>

Robertson calls out crowd action

<p>Kevin De Bruyne is the hero of the hour for Manchester City, and he's been telling <em>BT Sport </em>about his finish, stating: "The first half was tight in the second half we had a couple of chances and it was good that we took one.</p><p>"I made the run and Phil [Foden] found me perfectly, I needed to stay composed and luckily I did. It's very hard. They played with almost five at the back and with five in midfield. I recommend anyone that says anything [about us], that they try playing against that on the training ground."</p><p>"We have to stay composed and don’t try to get into their action. It is the way they play. One nil is one nil. I expect similar over there. If the game is tight they will have to attack a little bit more."</p>

De Bruyne reflects on winner

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">0 - Since game-by-game shot data is available for the <a href="https://twitter.com/ChampionsLeague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChampionsLeague</a> (2003-04), there have been four instances of a side not facing a single shot in a match, with Pep Guardiola being in charge for three of those four instances. Framework. <a href="https://t.co/XrHovlFYFL">pic.twitter.com/XrHovlFYFL</a></p>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1511449763627118594?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2022</a></blockquote>
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All Pepped Out

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Liverpool really found another one 😳 <a href="https://t.co/ar8wUCRFih">pic.twitter.com/ar8wUCRFih</a></p>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1511446892256927754?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Livewire

<p>Liverpool restore their two-goal lead - and it is Luis Diaz who is the pantomime villain of Benfica!</p><p>A sweet pass lands for the Reds man as he breaks, and he rounds the goalkeeper to dispatch a cool finish.</p><p>His team-mates mob him and somebody appears to throw a white stick at him from the front row of the crowd. Blimey.</p>

GOAL: Benfica 1-3 Liverpool

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Phil Foden had only been on the pitch for 79 seconds when he assisted Kevin De Bruyne for the opener ⚡️ <a href="https://t.co/dbwA9Ts71y">pic.twitter.com/dbwA9Ts71y</a></p>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1511442428103901191?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2022</a></blockquote>
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You got Foden'd!

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">When the heat is on, Kevin De Bruyne stays ice-cold 🧊 <a href="https://t.co/z2ch82q7sR">pic.twitter.com/z2ch82q7sR</a></p>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1511440122503434245?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Cold as ice

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">That's 22-year-old Darwin Nunez's 28th goal of the season 🤯 <a href="https://t.co/7idCwMRDFM">pic.twitter.com/7idCwMRDFM</a></p>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1511436881849991174?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Goals galore!

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">55. CLOSE!<br><br>The second free kick for us in the space of a couple of minutes! KDB drills in a low shot under the wall which is eventually stopped by the keeper 🧤<br><br>🔵 0-0 🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ManCity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ManCity</a> <a href="https://t.co/VUDy4KC28K">pic.twitter.com/VUDy4KC28K</a></p>— Manchester City (@ManCity) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManCity/status/1511437516561424390?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2022</a></blockquote>
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City pushing for opener

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">20 - Following Ibrahima Konate's goal, <a href="https://twitter.com/LFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LFC</a> have had 20 different goalscorers in all competitions this season, more than any other Premier League side. Plenty. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BENLIV?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BENLIV</a></p>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1511430426988064770?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Spread the love

<p>Action has resumed across Europe - and boy, do Manchester City look like they are chomping at the bit now.</p><p>They need to find a way to get the better of a stubborn Atletico Madrid side, who are living up to their reputation today.</p><p>Liverpool meanwhile need to consolidate that lead without exerting themselves too much, ahead of their Premier League clash with the Citizens at the weekend.</p>

Back underway in the quarter-finals

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">0 - Atlético de Madrid haven't had a single shot so far tonight, with this the first time they've had zero shots in the first half of a <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCL</a> match since game-by-game shot data is available for the competition (2003-04). Tentative. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MCIATM?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCIATM</a></p>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1511431710831005702?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Say what?

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">2 - Diego Simeone’s Atlético Madrid side eliminated Pep Guardiola’s Bayern Munich in the semi-finals of the 2015-16 Champions League (2-2 on aggregate). Atlético averaged just 27% possession and scored their two goals from 18 shots, while Bayern netted two goals from 53. Reunion. <a href="https://t.co/brcHc2Vnfs">pic.twitter.com/brcHc2Vnfs</a></p>— OptaJose (@OptaJose) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJose/status/1511412401245151232?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Can Simeone seize the struggle once more?

<p>The whistles go in Portugal and England - and that will be half-time in the Champions League quarter-finals!</p><p>There's one clear winner so far today, and it is Liverpool, who hold a healthy two-goal cushion on the road against Benfica.</p><p>For Manchester City, matters are trickier, with their attempts to pry open Atletico Madrid left frustrate, despite the fact it has been a very quiet game from their visitors - but both teams are packing some serious reinforcements if needed.</p>

HT: Benfica 0-2 Liverpool

<p>An absolutely obscene cross from Trent Alexander-Arnold!</p><p>You can see why his fans want him starting at right-back for England in the World Cup this year. The ball comes to him in midfield and he sweeps an absolute monster to the far side of the box.</p><p>Luis Diaz heads it on, and Sadio Mane pokes it home to make it two goals to the good for Liverpool!</p>

GOAL: Benfica 0-2 Liverpool

<p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">When you try your best but you don't succeed 🤸 <a href="https://t.co/N3MunqRNgu">pic.twitter.com/N3MunqRNgu</a></p>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1511427328357847045?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Celebrate good times!

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">11 - This is the 11th meeting between Liverpool and Benfica in European competition - no side have the Reds have faced more in Europe than the Portuguese giants (also 11 v Chelsea). Familiar. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BENLIV?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BENLIV</a></p>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1511409947451478021?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Old foes

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">No saving that! 💥<br><br>Ibrahima Konaté powers home a wonderful header to give Liverpool an early lead vs Benfica ⚽️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCL</a> <a href="https://t.co/pz119aAldY">pic.twitter.com/pz119aAldY</a></p>— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) <a href="https://twitter.com/footballontnt/status/1511424208433303554?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🔴⚽🔥 ¡Gooool de <a href="https://twitter.com/LFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LFC</a>!<br>🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🔴⚽🔥 ¡Gooool de <a href="https://twitter.com/LFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LFC</a>!<br>🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🔴⚽🔥 ¡Gooool de <a href="https://twitter.com/LFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LFC</a>!<br><br>Jugada de tiro de esquina, Konaté gana por alto y la manda guardar<br><br>📲🔴  ¡EN VIVO! <a href="https://t.co/D29exqMRTx">https://t.co/D29exqMRTx</a> <br><br>📺   <a href="https://t.co/T8lpgqtF3M">https://t.co/T8lpgqtF3M</a> y <a href="https://twitter.com/Galavision?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Galavision</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TuChampions?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TuChampions</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCL</a> <a href="https://t.co/3lVEJB2MLk">pic.twitter.com/3lVEJB2MLk</a></p>— TUDN USA (@TUDNUSA) <a href="https://twitter.com/TUDNUSA/status/1511423664406806539?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2022</a></blockquote>
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WATCH: Konate heads Reds ahead

Reds roaring proud

<p>The Reds hit the front in Portugal!</p><p>Liverpool draw first in their Champions League quarter-final, to seize the lead away from home.</p><p>It's Ibrahima Konate who grabs himself the goal, raising smartly at the right post in the box to drag a fine delivery low and in near the woodwork. It's his first for the club and he wheels away in delight, followed by Fabinho who nearly puts himself in hospital with a botched celebration.</p>

GOAL: Benfica 0-1 Liverpool

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Blue moon... 💙<br><br>🔵 0-0 🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ManCity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ManCity</a> <a href="https://t.co/0PE4unYwQv">pic.twitter.com/0PE4unYwQv</a></p>— Manchester City (@ManCity) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManCity/status/1511421268553351175?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Under the moon

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🔉🔛🥰<br><br>𝙂𝙤𝙤𝙨𝙚𝙗𝙪𝙢𝙥𝙨.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCL</a> <a href="https://t.co/ozz3Z0QTPe">pic.twitter.com/ozz3Z0QTPe</a></p>— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChampionsLeague/status/1511417900225208326?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Sing it out

Diaz in the thick of it

<p>We're on the road to the semi-finals - we are underway in the Champions League last-eight!</p>

KO: Man City v Atletico

<p>European nights - you can't beat 'em. (You probably can, but the point stands.)</p><p>It's almost time. What are your predictions? Sound off below.</p><p>Side note - the Champions League anthem remains an all-time bop.</p>

Almost time

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">It’s almost showtime 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/1dw2STBuns">pic.twitter.com/1dw2STBuns</a></p>— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) <a href="https://twitter.com/atletienglish/status/1511415055291662338?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Ready for it?

Savage!

Mr Unpopular

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The man with the plan 🧠<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ManCity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ManCity</a> <a href="https://t.co/lIO6B2XRJa">pic.twitter.com/lIO6B2XRJa</a></p>— Manchester City (@ManCity) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManCity/status/1511410878398316548?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Does the man have a plan?

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Barcelona Femeni have sold out Camp Nou again for their Women's Champions League semi-final against Wolfsburg 👏 <a href="https://t.co/THb6PWeXGy">pic.twitter.com/THb6PWeXGy</a></p>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1511380229272571909?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Sellout!

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Manchester City mascot Moonchester 👋<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCL</a> <a href="https://t.co/NFmYJ8Ce4F">pic.twitter.com/NFmYJ8Ce4F</a></p>— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChampionsLeague/status/1511396854499528704?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Is that you, Moonchester?

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">📸 Marching on together! ❤🤍<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeAreBenfica?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeAreBenfica</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SLBLIV?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SLBLIV</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCL</a> <a href="https://t.co/kl4uZ6eVKM">pic.twitter.com/kl4uZ6eVKM</a></p>— SL Benfica (@slbenfica_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/slbenfica_en/status/1511407229890662406?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2022</a></blockquote>
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...Leeds?

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">An incredible achievement for <a href="https://twitter.com/sterling7?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sterling7</a> 🤩<br><br>Let's see if he can add to it tonight 🤞<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ManCity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ManCity</a> <a href="https://t.co/Dh20Nmcwa5">pic.twitter.com/Dh20Nmcwa5</a></p>— Manchester City (@ManCity) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManCity/status/1511403599305359363?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Will Sterling rise in Europe?

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Tonight’s stage for our <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCL</a> quarter-final first leg 🏟<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SLBLIV?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SLBLIV</a> <a href="https://t.co/O3lDx46tHk">pic.twitter.com/O3lDx46tHk</a></p>— Liverpool FC (@LFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1511389461170556930?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Reds in the house

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Man. City 🆚 Atlético<br>Benfica 🆚 Liverpool<br><br>⚽️ Who's scoring tonight?<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCL</a> <a href="https://t.co/KnJ0tNoChr">pic.twitter.com/KnJ0tNoChr</a></p>— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChampionsLeague/status/1511400291652059140?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Welcome to the stage

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="pt" dir="ltr">🚨 JÁ HÁ ONZE! 🚨<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EPluribusUnum?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EPluribusUnum</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SLBLIV?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SLBLIV</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCL</a> <a href="https://t.co/LSbVOl5Uar">pic.twitter.com/LSbVOl5Uar</a></p>— SL Benfica (@SLBenfica) <a href="https://twitter.com/SLBenfica/status/1511402325289619458?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🟡 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 🔴<br><br>How we line up to face <a href="https://twitter.com/SLBenfica?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SLBenfica</a> tonight! 👊<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SLBLIV?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SLBLIV</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCL</a></p>— Liverpool FC (@LFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1511399551952986122?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Team News: Benfica v Liverpool

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="de" dir="ltr">📋 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 📋<br><br>XI | Ederson, Stones, Laporte, Ake, Cancelo, Rodrigo, Gundogan (C), Bernardo, Mahrez, De Bruyne, Sterling <br><br>SUBS | Steffen, Carson, Jesus, Grealish, Zinchenko, Fernandinho, Foden, Egan-Riley, Mbete<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ManCity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ManCity</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCL</a> <a href="https://t.co/odYZFItxtT">pic.twitter.com/odYZFItxtT</a></p>— Manchester City (@ManCity) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManCity/status/1511399526170517521?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Your starting XI 👊 <a href="https://t.co/X5LOs7vm93">pic.twitter.com/X5LOs7vm93</a></p>— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) <a href="https://twitter.com/atletienglish/status/1511397433435049987?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Team News: Man City v Atletico

<p>We'll have to wait a little bit longer to see defending champions Chelsea and the side they deposed, Bayern Munich, in action, with both sides set to square off tomorrow against Real Madrid and Villarreal.</p><p>But boy, do we have two potential slam-dunk ties for you today. Our order of play is as follows:</p><p><strong>2000/1500: Benfica v Liverpool<br>2000/1500: Manchester City v Atletico Madrid</strong></p><p><em>(All times BST/EST)</em></p>

Today's order of play

<p>Hello and welcome to <strong>GOAL </strong>Matchday Live - our rolling blog coverage of all the biggest beats and hottest games across Europe today!</p><p>And then, there were eight. It's been a long time since the 2021-22 UEFA Champions League first kicked into gear, but at last, the home stretch is in sight - and just over half-a-dozen heavyweights remain in the mix to lift the continent's biggest club prize.</p><p>Three Premier League go-getters. A trio of trophy chasers from La Liga. One undisputed Bundesliga kingpin - and a Primeira Liga side ready to pounce.</p><p>Sit back, and get ready - it's about to get hot in here.</p>

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