StatsLiverpool's Benfica omen as Reds eye Champions League record

The Reds defeated the Eagles of Lisbon over two legs in the quarter-finals in both 1977-78 and 1983-84 before going on to lift the trophy.

Jürgen Klopp is also aiming to help Liverpool reach a record-equalling 12th Champions League/European Cup semi-final, which would tie Manchester United’s current record for an English club in the competition.

Read on for more facts and figures from club statistician Ged Rea ahead of the 8pm BST kick-off at Estadio da Luz…

Liverpool and Benfica have been drawn together in Europe on six occasions, with the last meeting coming in April 2010 in the Europa League.

On only one occasion have the Reds failed to progress past Benfica, a 3-0 Champions League defeat over two legs in 2005-06 when Rafael Benitez’s side were the holders.

This is the 11th meeting and by the end of the tie Benfica will have faced Liverpool in Europe more times than any other club, eclipsing Chelsea’s 11.

The Reds won the first five meetings between the teams, but have only won one of the last five, with four losses in that time period. There has never been a draw between the two clubs.

Liverpool have won nine of the last 12 Champions League matches away from Anfield - drawing one and losing twice in the other games.

Facing Portuguese opponents, Liverpool’s record stands at 14 wins, six draws and six defeats from 26 games in total.

Liverpool could equal a club record of five successive away victories in Europe with a win at Estadio da Luz.

The Reds are also just one goal short of recording their 350th as the away team under Klopp.

Diogo Jota has scored twice in four career appearances against Benfica. He has scored the opening goal in each of the Reds’ last three games.

Luis Diaz is unbeaten in his career against Benfica so far, winning five and drawing two of seven matches.

Benfica have lost five times in their 22 home games this season in all competitions, failing to win four of their last seven at Estadio da Luz.