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Sadio Mané sets up Liverpool for comfortable passage past Porto

It was a fight before it became a procession and, in keeping with the story of the season so far, nothing could derail Liverpool from their objective in Porto. Resilient and reactive when necessary, incisive and clinical when opportunity arose; the attributes that make Jürgen Klopp’s team feared throughout Europe were all on display as they marched into the Champions League semi-finals for a second year running. Messi awaits.

Liverpool have never lost to Porto. Under Klopp, they have never lost a two-leg European tie either and that impressive sequence, allied to outstanding quality, will fuel belief they can reach a third European final under the manager who has revitalised their club. Barcelona represent a formidable obstacle to that ambition and a captivating semi-final complete with Anfield reunions for Luis Suárez and Philippe Coutinho. Liverpool will savour the prospect.

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