With the passionate cheers of the Reds, the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals kicked off at Anfield.

As soon as the game began, the Reds immediately raised the tempo of the game.

In terms of experience, Liverpool definitely have the advantage, as well as the advantage of home and the fact that most of the main players have recuperated after the FIFA match.

There is no reason Liverpool would give Shakhtar Donetsk more time to get into the game.

Mascherano actually played a single midfielder today.

In front of him are two central midfielders, Marcos Alonso and Mereles, with Steven Gerrard attacking midfielder who can be seen as a midfielder or as a shadow striker.

Liverpool passed the ball diagonally to Qin Xiong's feet by Alonso after successive passes through the triangular attacking system in midfield.

Qin Xiong happened to be playing Srna today, a full-back favored by many European giants, but he has never been in the big four leagues.

Qin Xiong stopped the ball in front of Srna, and then made a gesture to dribble to the middle, and when Srna followed Qin Xiong's movement tendency to move, Qin Xiong's foot that seemed to be going to the ball was buckled back behind him, and at the same time turned to the direction of the bottom line.

Reds fans chanted Qin Xiong's name, which was Cruyff's fame, and there were also passing moves known as Cruyff's turn.

Srna was shaken and immediately felt a huge pressure, Qin Xiong did not stick to the ball on the edge of the big penalty area, but crossed the ball.

Raul attracted the defensive attention of the two central defenders in the middle of the penalty area, Qin Xiong's cross was a half-high ball to the front of the central defender, Gerrard arrived quickly from outside the penalty area, and did not stop the ball to meet the flying football is a volley!

Just when everyone thought it was going to be a goal. I didn't expect Gerrard's shot to be too right!

Goalkeeper Pyatov did not dare to pick it up with his hands. Instead, block the ball with both palms.

Mereles, who followed up, leaped high and headed home from the edge of the penalty area. But he's on top!

"From the beginning, Liverpool played the momentum of the defending champions, and their two consecutive shots made Shakhtar Donetsk feel a huge pressure, Shakhtar Donetsk need to adapt to Liverpool's rhythm, and the Premier League giants are unique in their ability to play fast attacks."

Shakhtar Donetsk weren't intimidated by Liverpool's fast attack after the opening kick-off, maybe the situation was dangerous, but at least they were able to calm their minds quickly. And patiently carry out offensive organization.

The cautious Shakhtar Donetsk don't look ready to play against Liverpool, they have good technical skills and a smooth teamwork, but they don't have a very new attacking routine once they have hit the front court.

In the 7th minute of the game, Willian broke through with the ball in the middle of the field, and he couldn't see the way to pass the ball to striker Luis Adriano, so he had to come by himself.

Mascherano turned faster and blocked Willian sideways as he changed direction and cut off the ball at his feet.

Liverpool defended successfully.

Two minutes later, Liverpool's attack threatened again.

Baynes assists and Qin Xiong plays a fast and fluid pass on the left wing.

When Baines cut to the baseline, he knocked the ball back to Qin Xiong, who then made a short pass to nearby Mereles. The Portuguese immediately sent a through kick and Qin Xiong ran past Ishchenko. Complete anti-offside.

When facing the goalkeeper, Qin Xiong shot directly into the far corner of the goal without stopping the ball.

Seeing that the football was about to fly into the far corner of the goal, an unexpected person appeared, and left wing-back Rattle flew behind the goal and raised his leg to block the ball!

The Liverpool fans in the stands who were about to celebrate the goal fell silent, and the cheering stopped abruptly and immediately turned into applause.

Shakhtar Donetsk looked like they were really working on their defense today, and when Qin Xiong's cut into the box was about to become a reality, the other full-back was in the box ready to act as a moving wall in front of the goal line to block Qin Xiong's shot.

It is clear that Shakhtar Donetsk has studied Qin Xiong's shooting habits!

The underdogs will have to make up for it with a more diligent attitude, and it is no coincidence that Shakhtar Donetsk were able to reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League and beat Roma by a big double in the last knockout round.

In the 15th minute of the game, Gerrard and Alonso cooperated in the front, and when they came to the front of the penalty area, Gerrard received Alonso's pass, and was just about to adjust the angle of the ball horizontally for the next step, Fernandinho kicked the ball at Gerrard's feet with a sliding tackle, a very clean tackle!

The shoveled ball rolls to the right.

Qin Xiong just started the run early and missed the football, the ball rolled behind him, and after Qin Xiong stopped and turned, he saw full-back Srna rush forward to control the ball, and then Srna sped forward along the wing.

Shakhtar Donetsk's previous attacks have not been able to pose much of a threat, but this time, it is menacing!

Douglas Costa, Willian, Judson, Luis Adriano started to run aggressively up front, looking for space and ready to receive Srna's pass.

Srna dribbled to a distance of 40 yards from goal with the football, and Baines was in front of him for a head-to-head showdown.

At this time, Shakhtar Donetsk played a beautiful offensive combination.

First of all, Willian and Judson switched positions in the middle and on the flanks, causing Mascherano to be distracted.

Srna played the ball diagonally to Willian, who then took the ball out of the box before Mascherano got close, and crossed diagonally into the ribs of the box!

Douglas Costa ran straight into the right flank of the Liverpool penalty area, Baines immediately turned to chase after him, and Agger quickly moved to block Costa's path towards goal.

When Ag and Baines were about to finish the bag on Costa, Costa suddenly deftly kicked the ball back with his feet, and then took a step back to dodge the interception of Baynes and Egger.

At this time, Adriano and Skrtel in the penalty area in front of the goal were fighting each other in front of the goal, and Costa had two options, he could shoot himself or pass.

Johnson returned to the box to help Skrtel flick in Adriano, which ultimately left Costa with no choice but to pass the ball to Adriano.

His own shot wasn't too good from a good angle, and with Mascherano coming on his way, he calmly slotted the ball across the box to the other side of the box.

The Liverpool backline was surprised to watch the ball roll past them in front of them in the box.

Looking in the direction of the rolling of the football, I was stunned to see another Brazilian player appear in my eyes.

William!

He rushed over and fired a volley into the top left corner of the Liverpool goal without any fuss!

Reyna couldn't make a save because he had just blocked the near corner of the goal where Costa was! (To be continued.) )