LIVERPOOL have advanced to the Champions League quarter-finals despite a 1-0 second leg loss to Inter Milan at Anfield.
The Reds progress having won the first leg 2-0 and go through 2-1 on aggregate.
A Lautaro Martinez stunner secured the win for Inter in the second leg, who had Alexis Sanchez sent off for a shocking red card shortly following the goal.
- Result: Liverpool 0-1 Inter (2-1 agg)
- TV channel/ live stream: BT Sport 2
- Liverpool XI: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson, Fabinho, Thiago, Jones, Salah, Jota, Mane
- Inter XI: Handanovic, Skriniar, De Vrij, Bastoni, Dumfries, Vidal, Brozovic, Calhanoglu, Perisic, Alexis, Lautaro
That’s all from Anfield
Despite losing this evening’s game, Liverpool progress to the Champions League Quarter-Finals.
Inter Milan played well over the two legs, but in the end they were no match for Jurgen Klopp’s side.
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Jurgen Klopp reacts
When speaking to BT Sport, Klopp said:
“The difficulties we had were pretty close to what I expected to be honest. First we have to be complimentary for a really good side, made for these kind of games, set up for these kind of games.
“Without playing brilliant we had a lot of clear cut chances and didn’t use them. They didn’t have many but they scored a goal and I think over the two legs it’s completely fair that we won one and they won one and we are through. I think that’s a fair assumption.
“I think we could’ve done better against an opponent that makes things really uncomfortable. It was a really interesting game, it was open. A lot of things could have happened but didn’t happen.
“We lost the game which wasn’t cool. We didn’t come here tonight to lose a home game, but again, respect to the opponent, really strong, they caused us a lot of problems. But if we had used our chances from set pieces and stuff like that which are really big, then we win this game even when Inter are strong.
“We are through and that is the main thing.”
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Liverpool have progressed to the Champions League quarter-final for the fourth time in five years.
The Reds continue to shine on Europe’s biggest stage.
Elsewhere in the Champions League
Robert Lewandowski made history as Bayern Munich defeated Salzburg 7-1 (8-2) to progress to the quarter finals.
The striker completed a hat-trick within 23 minutes – the earliest treble ever scored by a player in UEFA Champions League history from the start of a match.
Mohamed Salah reacts
When speaking to BT Sport, Salah said:
“I think it was a tough team, even in the away game they were very good.”
“The most important thing was that we qualified so hopefully in the next game we are going to be better.”
“I hit the post twice but it’s okay, maybe in the next game I can score three! I don’t mind as long as the team qualify, for sure that’s the most important thing.”
“Maybe we need to start from the beginning, winning games. So, we lost a game, maybe that gives us a bit of a push more that in the back of our minds that, okay, maybe we’re overconfident at the moment. But, I think it’s a good game to take it and to learn from it and carry on.”
“It’s always important to win a game, but sometimes, like tonight, we hit the post twice. But, that can happen in football, the good thing is that that’s not in the league and also we’ve qualified.”
Credit: Getty Full Time – Liverpool 0-1 Inter Milan (2-1)
Inter Milan had great spells throughout the game and could have turned things around after Martinez’s goal.
But, Sanchez’s red card quickly stopped the Black and Blues in their tracks and prevented them from pushing for a second.
But, Simone Inzaghi will take some positives from the result.
Inter have been one of the few teams that have been able to beat Liverpool at Anfield.
Vidal had a stand-out performance in midfield, and was arguably the best player on the pitch this evening.
Credit: Alamy Full Time – Liverpool 0-1 Inter Milan (2-1)
Liverpool dominated possession throughout the game and came close to scoring on multiple occasions.
Matip hit the bar during the first half with a headed effort, and Salah hit the post twice later in the game.
But, Inter Milan did not make it easy for them – they attempted to press high, but the Reds’ defence did well to absorb the pressure.
Credit: PA Full Time – Liverpool 0-1 Inter Milan (2-1)
Liverpool lost on the night, but they are through to the Champions League Quarter-Finals after defeating Inter Milan 2-1 on aggregate.
It wasn’t the best performance from Jurgen Klopp’s side, but they did well to maintain the advantage over a strong Inter Milan squad.
Credit: AP 90+4. Liverpool 0-1 Inter Milan (2-1)
Gagliardini has been shown a yellow card for a high foot on Alexander-Arnold.
Meanwhile, the home fans are furious that Skriniar has not been booked for an off-the-ball challenge on Salah.
90+3. Liverpool 0-1 Inter Milan (2-1)
Salah squares the ball to Diaz who is positioned directly in front of goal.
The midfielder looks certain to score but Vidal does an outstanding job to track back and make the last-ditch block.
90. Liverpool 0-1 Inter Milan (2-1)
Five minutes have been added on.
The Black and Blues are pushing for another goal.
89. Liverpool 0-1 Inter Milan (2-1)
A fantastic pass is lofted over to Robertson on the right.
He is in acres of space but sends the ball straight into the path of Skriniar.
87. Liverpool 0-1 Inter Milan (2-1)
Liverpool have made another change.
Jota has been replaced by Diaz.
Credit: AP 85. Liverpool 0-1 Inter Milan (2-1)
Inter Milan have made another change.
Calhanoglu has been replaced by Vecino.
80. Liverpool 0-1 Inter Milan (2-1)
Inter Milan have every man behind the ball.
They cannot afford to concede in these late stages.
Liverpool are playing with patience, they are in the driving seat at the moment.
76. Liverpool 0-1 Inter Milan (2-1)
Salah hits the post AGAIN!
It’s certainly not his night!
Credit: PA 75. Liverpool 0-1 Inter Milan (2-1)
Inter Milan make two changes.
Brozovic has been forced off with an injury, he is replaced by Gagliardini.
Dumfries is replaced by Darmian.
70. Liverpool 0-1 Inter Milan (2-1)
Antonio Mateu is handing out cards like it’s Christmas tonight!
Mane has been booked for a push on Brozovic.
Both sides are preparing to make some substitutions.
68. Liverpool 0-1 Inter Milan (2-1)
Liverpool have made two changes in response.
Jones is replaced by Keita.
Thiago is replaced by Henderson.
64. RED CARD – ALEXIS SANCHEZ
Sanchez is shown a second yellow card for a challenge on Fabinho.
Simone Inzaghi’s assistant Massimiliano Farris has also been shown a red card by the referee for his complaints.
What a turn of events for Inter!
Credit: Reuters 63. Liverpool 0-1 Inter Milan (2-1)
Matip loses the ball and Inter Milan quickly take advantage and break forward.
Sanchez flicks the ball over to Martinez on the edge of the box and the striker rifles it into the top right corner!
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62. GOOOOAAAAAALLLLLLL INTER MILAN!!!!!
WHAT A GOAL FROM MARTINEZ!!!
59. Liverpool 0-0 Inter Milan (2-0)
Vidal sends a fantastic pass over to Perisic on the left.
The midfielder attempts to cross the ball into the box, but van Dijk is there to clear.
57. Liverpool 0-0 Inter Milan (2-0)
The Reds are pressing high, it’s clear that they are looking to extend their overall lead.
Inter Milan are struggling to create anything, and are being pinned into their own half.
52. Liverpool 0-0 Inter Milan (2-0)
What a chance for Liverpool!
Handanovic parries the ball straight into the path of Salah.
The goalkeeper is completely out of position, but the Liverpool man hits the post!
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