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title: "Liverpool Player Ratings: Porto (H)"
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author: "Mizgan Masani"
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published: "2019-04-09T21:40:27Z"
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# Liverpool Player Ratings: Porto (H)

Liverpool took command of the Champions League last-eight tie with a 2-0 win in the first leg at Anfield.

While the goals scored were important, it was more vital from the Reds’ viewpoint that they keep a clean sheet, and they did just that.

Naby Keita and Roberto Firmino got the scoresheet for Jurgen Klopp’s men, who had other chances to make the scoreline a bit more comfortable.

Around the fifth minute, Firmino found Keita in space at the edge of the Porto box. The Guinea international unleashed a shot, which got deflected off Oliver Torres into the back of the net.

20 minutes later, the home side doubled their lead after Jordan Henderson played a defence-splitting pass to free Trent Alexander-Arnold on the right-hand side of the box.

The youngster then had the composure to pick out Firmino, who just stroked the ball into an unguarded net.

Porto had a couple of decent chances that fell to Moussa Marega, but both of his efforts were weak.

Mohamed Salah had a big chance in the first half, however, he also squandered it.

All in all, a comfortable and professional job by Liverpool. Keeping a clean sheet means an away goal in Portugal will leave Porto with a mountain to climb.

Here’s how we rated the Liverpool players.