Tuesday, 21st February 20h45 CET at Estádio da Luz
Those Liverpool FC supporters who believe in lucky omens will have greeted the draw for the first knockout round with enthusiasm. On the three previous occasions they have faced SL Benfica, Liverpool have always come out on top and each time have gone on to reach the final. However, the Portuguese champions can take comfort from having already defeated English opposition in this year's competition in the form of 1999 winners Manchester United FC.