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FC Porto vs Liverpool
UEFA Champions League
Quarter-final, second leg (total 0-2)
Location: Estadio do Dragao, Porto
Coup de l'envoi: 20:00 GMT, Wednesday 17 April 2019
Although Liverpool's attention is back on European issues this week, Jurgen Klopp's players would be excused for having an eye on this weekend's Premier League trip to Cardiff.
The Reds have a 2-0 lead against Dragao on Wednesday after goals from Naby Keita and Roberto Firmino.
FC Porto have recorded a sixth consecutive victory in the Primeira Liga this weekend, and Sergio Conceicao will be able to form a stronger team than the one he had at Anfield last week.
But will it be too little, too late for the Portuguese side? Standard Sport dominates this tie in the second leg …
Highlights of the first leg
Highlights of the match | Liverpool 2 FC Porto 0
Highlights of the match | Liverpool 2 FC Porto 0
News from the team and planned line-ups
Porto were boosted midweek by the return of striker Vincent Aboubakar, although the Cameroonian did not participate in the victory of this weekend in Portimonense.
Aboubakar has been away for more than six months after breaking ligaments in the left knee.
Elsewhere, Pepe, a former Real Madrid player, should make his comeback, which would allow Porto to return to fourth place behind Eder Militao (who will join Barcelona this summer).
Liverpool does not have to fear new injuries with captain Jordan Henderson who should play.
The England international suffered an ankle injury in Sunday's win over Chelsea, but Klopp dispelled his fears of long-term damage.
"He had a blow to his ankle, that's about it all," Klopp said. "He was fine after the match.
"A little pain, no problem, [he] do not twist [it]. It's only painful, not a problem.
Andy Robertson will return to the left-back after his suspension.
Line-ups possible
FC Porto XI (4-4-2): Casillas; Eder Militao, Felipe, Pepe, Alex Telles; Otavio, D. Pereira, Almeida Costa, Corona; Soares, Marega.
Liverpool XI (4-3-3): Alisson; Alexander Arnold, Lovren, Van Dijk, Robertson; Wijnaldum, Milner, Henderson; Salah, Mane, Firmino.
Prediction Score: FC Porto 1-2 Liverpool, 1-4 total
Porto showed in his return match against AS Roma in the last round that he should not let himself be dragao, but his lead in the first leg will be more than enough to lead them up to the end. at the semifinal at night too.
Betfair betting tips | UK users only | Subject to change
Match odds
- FC Porto to qualify (extra time and penalties included): 12/1
- Liverpool qualifies (extra time and penalties included): 1/50
First scorer
FC Porto (selected)
- Tiquinho Soares: 11/2
- Moussa Marega: 15/2
- André Pereira: the 9/1
Liverpool (selected)
- Mohamed Salah: 4/1
- Sadio Mane: 5/1
- Roberto Firmino: 13/2
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TV channel, live broadcast and online coverage
The match will be televised live on BT Sport 3 and BT Sport 4K UHD. BT Sport subscribers will be able to watch the match streamed online via the BT Sport video player and app.
Standard Sport will be LIVE at Etihad at night to bring you coverage and expert badysis.
Head to Head History and Results (h2h)
The two teams met seven times in European competition. Porto has not yet beaten Liverpool.
The Reds have won four times, attracting the other three games
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