Samuel Eto'o was proving to be Inter's best outlet down the flanks but the Italian side struggled to break down the resolute German defence and with the Cameroon striker turning provider, they lacked a presence in the middle where Diego Milito was anonymous.

BBC: Schalke 2-1 Inter Milan (agg 7-3)

Gerrard was at the fulcrum of the home side's overwhelming dominance, with Torres the chief outlet.

BBC: Liverpool 3-0 Sunderland