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Liverpool took a big step towards the semi-finals of the Champions League by beating Porto comfortably.
Naby Keita and Roberto Firmino both scored in the first half to give the Reds a 2-0 lead in front of the Portuguese back in two weeks.
Midfielder Keita opened his account for the Reds in Friday's win against Southampton and continued his goal-throw at Anfield.
The Guinean finished, after his shot was sharply deflected, after Firmino had centered on the edge of the area.
Did the Brazilian poacher exploit
But the goal was due to a high-quality team movement from Jurgen Klopp's men – who saw Jordan Henderson and Trent Alexander-Arnold team up on the right.
Here's how Liverpool rated …
LIVERPOOL
Alisson 7
Made two beautiful stops in quick succession to deny Marega.
Trent Alexander-Arnold 7
Great race that overlaps and cross to allow Firmino to score.
Dejan Lovren 6
Was solid at his first start since he's injured the hamstring in January.
Virgil van Dijk 7
Was as composed and commanding as ever at the back.
James Milner 7
Played a superb pbad to Mane in preparation for the goal of the opening.
Jordan Henderson 7
Played Alexander-Arnold with a sublime pbad for the second goal.
Fabinho 6
Was quietly efficient in the middle of the park for Liverpool.
Naby Keita 6
Marked with another defective effort, but lacked sense of position.
Mo Salah 7
He missed an opportunity, but came back brilliantly to stop Otavio.
Roberto Firmino 8
MOTM. Prepare the first before sending the second to Liverpool.
Sadio Mane 7
Was involved in the first goal and was animated for Liverpool.
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