Sadio Mane is a renowned big-game player for Liverpool and Senegal and he joined illustrious company on Tuesday night with his strike against Benfica in the Champions LeagueSadio Mane matched Cristiano Ronaldo's Champions League record with his goal against Benfica on Tuesday night. The Senegal forward scored a tap-in, brilliantly set up by Luis Diaz, to give the Reds a 2-0 lead in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final in Lisbon. I am happy to score the goal but happier that the team scored three goals and we are ready for the next game." Mane was included in the starting XI as Diogo Jota missed out while Luis Diaz returned to the side. He said: "Well, Jota played the last game and I think Jota will play the next game, so he’s gone with Diaz tonight.

Source: Daily Mirror April 06, 2022 11:08 UTC