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Sadio Mane Hat-Trick Leads Liverpool to Win vs. Porto in Champions League Match

Sadio Mane scored a hat-trick, while Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino also found the net, as Liverpool thrashed Porto 5-0 in the first leg of their last-16 Champions League tie at the Estadio do Dragao on Wednesday night.

Porto were withoutinjuredstar striker Vincent Aboubakar, while Jose Sa replaced decorated 36-year-old Iker Casillas in goal. Meanwhile, Jordan Henderson came into midfield to skipper the side for Liverpool:

The hosts went close on nine minutes when Otavio's shot was deflected narrowly over the bar. It was a warning sign for Liverpool, who were going to be under scrutiny at the back.