Champions League
Despite losing to Inter Milan, Liverpool have reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League. The “Reds” lost the Italian champions 0-1 (0-0) in the round of 16 on Tuesday, but Liverpool won the first leg in mid-February 2-0. Lautaro Martinez (62′) scored the goal for the guests at Anfield, who were outnumbered immediately afterwards.
Inter went on the offensive from the start and tried to turn the deficit from the first leg. Against the compact defense of the English, however, the guests could hardly get through. Hakan Calhanoglu (41′) had the best chance for the Italians in the first half, but Liverpool goalie Alisson was able to fend off his sharp free kick. Otherwise, the “Reds” controlled what was happening – and overall even had the better chances.
In the 31st minute, Joel Matip headed the crossbar, immediately afterwards fellow defender Virgil van Dijk also narrowly missed with a header. Liverpool also got off to a better start after the break, but Mohamed Salah (52′, 76′) also hit the post with his shots. However, within a few seconds, Inter turned the game upside down.
First Martinez scored the surprising lead for the guests with a long-range shot, but only two minutes later the Italians were outnumbered – Sanchez saw the yellow-red card after repeated foul play. Liverpool then pushed for an equaliser, but were able to convert their superiority into a goal, giving coach Jürgen Klopp’s team their first CL defeat of the season.
