UEFA Champions League: Roberto Firmino helps Liverpool beat Benfica to enter semis

Firmino scored twice after the break as Liverpool looked to make sure of a place in the semi-finals for the third time in five seasons. 

Liverpool set up a Champions League semi-final with Spain's Villarreal after Roberto Firmino scored twice in a 3-3 second-leg draw with Benfica on Wednesday to ensure a 6-4 aggregate win over the Portuguese team at Anfield stadium.

Juergen Klopp's side had been 3-1 up on the night before the visitors struck twice late in the game to add a few nerves to what had appeared to be a comfortable passage.

Benfica forward Darwin Nunez had seen an effort ruled out for offside before Liverpool took the lead with a powerful header from a corner by defender Ibrahima Konate in the 21st minute.

Give the ball to Bobby and he will score #UCL https://t.co/hD9lG0Nihf pic.twitter.com/gaPbmsHGYz

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