Roared on by a partisan crowd against a stunning backdrop of red, one of Europe’s sleeping giants roused itself to confound the odds in the Champions League last night and, if Rafael Benítez can contain his frustration long enough, he may just appreciate the parallel.
The Times
Dominant Liverpool stunned by Luisao
As the tension rose before kick-off, a set of Portuguese fans behind Jose Reina's goal unfurled a huge banner that depicted Benfica's players stealing the European Cup from Liverpool and sneaking it out of the Shankly Gates.
Daily Telegraph
Luisao steals in to loosen Liverpool's grip on European crown
The locals unfurled a banner prior to kick-off last night upon which three Benfiquistas, masked and mischievous, were portrayed scurrying through the Shankly Gates clutching the European Cup.
The Guardian
Luisao's late header jolts Liverpool
The Benfiquistas were at their artistic best in Lisbon last night, unveiling a huge banner before kick-off that portrayed three Portuguese thieves running out of the Shankly Gates with the European Cup.
The Independent