That's right, on the pitch Benfica could have been more prepared and scary. Liverpool's chances of winning are high, but on the pitch, everything can change.
without the dominance of ball possession, Benfica could have carried out a counter-attack strategy with a strong defense. if it works it can frustrate Salah and others.
In terms of a player quality, Liverpool is stronger. Successfully getting to rid of Ajax Amsterdam makes Benfica not to be underestimated, Liverpool must be vigilant, especially since they will play at Benfica's cage. From the record appearance of both teams, Liverpool is above Benfica. Ahead of the big game in the UCL, Liverpool deserves to be favorites, because Liverpool have an always wond without conceding in the last four matches and have an always wond in their last seven away games.
Looks like everyone agrees on paper Liverpool are stronger than Benfica. So it is very natural that many people predict Liverpool will easily
beat Benfica. But if we see how Benfica managed to get rid of Ajax, this should be a consideration that Benfica can't be underestimated.
Especially Liverpool must be wary of a counter-attack from Benfica, moreover Benfica has a very productive young striker, namely Darwin Nunez.
Which is Darwin Nunez as the top scorer Benfica, even thanks to the enormous contribution of Darwin Nunez who scored a winning goal
in the second leg against Ajax, finally made Ajax eliminated because they lost on aggregate goals. But as you said in the last 4 matches
in all competitions, Liverpool not only won, but Liverpool didn't concede a single goal either. Proves Liverpool's defense is very strong and
the possibility that Liverpool defenders can marking Darwin Nunez from scoring goals. So my prediction is that Liverpool will beat Benfica
even if they play away.
