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Liverpool Fends off Benfica, Advances to Champions League Semifinals

Liverpool have clinched a spot in the Champions League semifinals after a 6-4 aggregate win over Benfica.

The Premier League club built a 3-1 advantage in the first leg on the road and completed the quarterfinal victory with a 3-3 draw at Anfield.

Roberto Firmino tallied a second-half brace for Liverpool, putting him in rare territory for the historic club:

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20 - Roberto Firmino (20) has become the fourth <a href="https://twitter.com/LFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LFC</a> player to score 20+ times for the club in the European Cup/Champions League, after Mohamed Salah (33), Sadio Mané (22) and Steven Gerrard (21).