Liverpool recorded a dominant 5-0 victory over Porto in their first Champions League last-16 clash since 2009 at the Estadio do Dragao.
Porto 0-5 Liverpool
Champions League, Last 16, First Leg, Estadio do Dragao
February 14, 2017
Goals: Mane 24′, 53′, 85′, Salah 29′, Firmino 69′
It was a cagey start for the Reds but Sadio Mane broke the deadlock when his low strike dribbled over the line following a goalkeeping error.
James Milner‘s thunderous effort smashed the post minutes afterwards but Mohamed Salah showed composure to slot in the rebound and double Liverpool’s first-half lead.
The Reds continued to dominate in the second half and Roberto Firmino‘s superb backheel helped set up a second goal for Mane and a third for Liverpool with half an hour left to play.
Firmino then scored the goal his performance deserved before Mane scored Liverpool’s first European hat-trick away from home since Michael Owen in 2002.
Here are all the reactions from supporters on social media…
Fans hoped Mane’s goal would bring him confidence and they were in awe of Salah’s composure for the second…
Brilliant to see Mane getting on the score sheet, hopefully that gives him the confidence needed to excel for the rest of the season.#PORLIV
— KOP ? (@HotActionKOP) February 14, 2018
“Salah what a beauty! That composure…and Milner, what a strike!”
– kch0312 on the forums.
Hoping that ignites Mane back into form, could be a huge goal all round!! #LFC
— Paul A (@PaulBigpaulie) February 14, 2018
But everybody was talking about that slick counter-attacking goal in the second half…
Absolutely ridiculously absurd Counter attack stuff from the Reds here ???
— Darren Farley (@DFImpressionist) February 14, 2018
Firmino’s vision and ability to improvise with his flicks in tight spaces is incredible. His intelligence puts him a step ahead of defenders all of the time. An exquisite footballer. #LFC.
— Si Steers (@sisteers) February 14, 2018
Devastating from @LFC ??????
— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) February 14, 2018
Firmino's link-up play has been gorgeous tonight.
— Dan Kennett (@DanKennett) February 14, 2018
And at full-time, Liverpool supporters were absolutely delighted to come away with a sensational 5-0 victory…
Wow!!! Controlled the game, solid at the back, Màne with 3, Salah and Firmino too and clean sheet yet again! BOOM!!
— Nick Doughlin (@NickDoughlin) February 14, 2018
FT 0-5. As perfect an away performance as we could wish to witness. Signal sent across Europe. Well in lads.
— James Phillips (@JJP_LFC) February 14, 2018
Emphatic performance. Superb game plan from Klopp. Superb execution. So many top performances on the pitch but Bobby Firmino ??? #lfc
— Dan Kennett (@DanKennett) February 14, 2018
“Feels good to be a major force in Europe again – not since the Rafa days!”
– Kusanagi on the forums.
5-0. That’s how you do Europe lads. #LFC
— Kirsty (@LFCKirstyLFC) February 14, 2018
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“I pity Liverpool’s next opponents. Mane is back on form. Welcome to the baptism of fire.”
– Red Warrior on the forums.
Astounding performance…..amazing scoreline. Well in Redmen! #lfc
— thegalaxywoman (@thegalaxywoman) February 14, 2018
I'm obviously made up for the players for a great performance on the pitch. However, I'm more made up for the fans who have travelled to Porto to support their team & have been treated to this wonderful performance from #LFC ?
— Carl Clemente (@clemente_carl) February 14, 2018
“Masterclass”
– Alan Cronin on Facebook.
What a performance from @LFC tonight!! ??
— Gemma Bonner (@gembon23) February 14, 2018
One of the most accomplished European away performances in years. Total domination from start to finish. Porto unbeaten at home all season domestically. Klopp deserves massive credit. Arguably the best all-round display of his tenure to date.
— Joel Rabinowitz (@joel_archie) February 14, 2018
“What a moment for Mane to kick in. A hat-trick in the UCL! Way to go!”
– Marko Miljkovic on the forums.
Mane back to his best, Salah’s goal Messiesque, VVD like a man amongst boys & Bobby Dazzler! @ChampionsLeague @LFC ??????????
— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) February 14, 2018
“Porto have just been visited by the Ma-Fi-ah”
I think Liverpool have finally concluded their 30-odd year search for a left back.
— Simon Hughes (@Simon_Hughes__) February 14, 2018
– Lookers Lever on Facebook.
What a game! Brilliant result for us, also what a way to silence the doubters, Sadio Mané!!!!!!
— Karl (@karlsarj95) February 14, 2018
Thought James Milner was outstanding for Liverpool tonight – best game for the club, IMO.
— Sachin Nakrani (@SachinNakrani) February 14, 2018
Champion’s League match for Liverpool: 5-0 with a hat trick for Sadio! Great match, we were dominant. Happy Valentine’s Day @LFC pic.twitter.com/xrWsdy4bYQ
— Linda Pizzuti Henry (@Linda_Pizzuti) February 14, 2018
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