Liverpool suffered a huge blow to their Premier League title hopes when they were held to a 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.
Liverpool edged past Newcastle United 1-0 at St James’ Park on Saturday to go top of the Premier League standings.
Jurgen Klopp and his team now have their eighth victory in nine Champions League games this season. This achievement over Benfica has helped them step closer to the semi-finals.
Benfica will host Liverpool in the Champions League quarter-final first leg fixture at Estadio da Luz on Tuesday.
Liverpool defeated Brighton 2-0 in the Premier League fixture at Falmer Stadium on Saturday.
Diaz has already won a title in this short period after playing an important role in the Carabao Cup final victory over Chelsea.
Sadio Mane’s first-half strike was enough as Liverpool beat West Ham United 1-0 in the Premier League fixture at Anfield on Saturday.
Liverpool defeated Chelsea on penalties to win the Carabao Cup.
Goals from Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah – his 150th for the Reds – and Luis Diaz - a first for the club - helped Liverpool secure all three points.
Liverpool defeated Inter Milan 2-0 in the Champions League last-16 first leg fixture at San Siro on Wednesday.