Liverpool script consecutive away wins record: Decoding the numbers
Liverpool earned an impressive 3-1 win over Benfica in the quarter-final first leg tie of the Champions League. The Reds ran out clear winners with goals from Ibrahima Konate, Sadio Mane, and Luis Diaz. With this win, Liverpool have one leg in the semis. In the process, Liverpool have scripted a special record in terms of away wins. We decode the numbers.
Eight successive aways wins in all competitions
As per Opta, the Reds have won eight consecutive away matches in all competitions for the first time in their history. The wins have come against Benfica (UCL), Nottingham Forest (FA Cup), Arsenal (Premier League), Brighton (Premier League), Inter Milan (UCL), Burnley (Premier League), Crystal Palace (Premier League), and Arsenal (EFL Cup). During this run, Liverpool have scored 16 goals and conceded just two.
Why does this story matter?
Liverpool are in menacing form and it was visible in their performance versus Benfica. Jurgen Klopp's side are one of the favorites to win the Champions League trophy this season. After having won the Carabao Cup, Liverpool are expected to give their all and hunt for more silverware. An exciting period awaits us as the Reds eye more history.
100% away wins record in the UCL 2021-22 season
In the ongoing season, Liverpool have won all of their away games so far. They beat Atletico Madrid, FC Porto, and AC Milan in the group stage. In the round of 16, Liverpool won their away game versus Inter Milan and now they overcame Benfica. As per William Hill, Liverpool have won five consecutive Champions League away games for the first time since 1984.
Notable numbers for the Reds
Following Ibrahima Konate's opener in the 17th minute, Liverpool saw a 20th different goal-scorer in all competitions this season. As per Opta, this is more than any other Premier League side. As per Squawka, Liverpool haven't lost a game this season in which Konate has featured in (20 matches). Meanwhile, Mane has now scored more Champions League goals for Liverpool (22) than Steven Gerrard.
