We're going to pause this live text and return for the second match between Liverpool and Atheltic Bilbao, just before 8pm, when the Liverpool fans will have the chance to see some of their big-money signings in action at Anfield.

Catch you then!

Liverpool have everyone behind the ball and are just seeing this out now - or at least they are until they turn over possession and break at speed.

They won't get chance to add a fifth, though. A job well done in friendly one of two.

Arne Slot is still shouting instructions on the sidelines as the clock ticks down on this first match.

He may not look it right now, but he must be pleased with the level his players have shown here, with a few young stars taking their opportunity to shine.

Athletic Bilbao are denied a second by the offside flag, and Arne Slot takes the opportunity to make another change before the final five minutes.

Curtis Jones makes way for Michael Laffey.

A reminder that we'll be doing this all again at 8pm, when we'll see a second match contested largely by both club's first teams.

Darwin Nunez exits the pitch, with a goal to his name, making way for Lewis Koumas.

No big goodbye or hint that he's going anywhere.

It's a triple change for Athletic Bilbao as Ernesto Valverde tries to get something out of this first match.

Alejandro Rego, Nico Serrano and Andoni Gorosabel are replaced by Unai Vencedor, Adu Ares and Johaneko Louis-Jean.

Liverpool get a little bit complacent as they move the ball about at the back but Athletic Bilbao can't take advantage as Gorka Guruzeta sends a shot into the stands.

A few changes coming up for the visitors.

Corner to Liverpool as they go in search of a fifth, which goalscorer Harvey Elliott will take, but he fails to beat the first defender.

Remember the name.

Rio Ngumoha, 16, leaves the field to huge cheers from the home support, with a goal, an assist and countless exciting runs at the Athletic Bilbao back line to show for a very, very promising display.

Trey Nyoni also comes off, as Trent Kone-Doherty and Tommy Pilling get some game time.

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The hosts are completely in control of this and are knocking the ball around with confidence in the evening sunshine on Merseyside. Curtis Jones is bossing the centre of the park and really enjoying himself.

Athletic Bilbao have offered more resistance in this second half but, while this may be a second team for Liverpool, they still have too much quality when the opportunities arrive.

Off come Ben Doak and Alexis Mac Allister, on go Jayden Danns and Wellity Lucky.

Andy Robertson must be feeling OK after all.

Curtis Jones breaks through the midfield and tries to set Ben Doak away - but the Athletic Bilbao defence is alert to the danger.

Jones is then penalised for a foul and Arne Slot will make a couple of changes now.

Andy Robertson is hobbling a bit here after getting caught in a tackle and it looks like Arne Slot is preparing to make a change.

Armin Pecsi makes a great save as he charges out of his goal to close down the angles, and the Anfield support are quick to acknowledge that intervention.

The first time Liverpool have really been opened up but Pecsi was more than ready for it.

Armin Pecsi gets his first touch of the ball as a poor free-kick hits the Liverpool wall and the Hungarian goalkeeper dives on it after it rolls through. A bit more purpose about Athletic Bilbao at the start of the second half.

Away we go in the second half... or second quarter of tonight's action at Anfield.