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Champions League | Semi-Finals
May 7, 2019 at 8pm UK
 
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4-0

Origi (7', 79'), Wijnaldum (54', 56')
FT(HT: 1-0)
Reaction
Liverpool celebrate Divock Origi's winning goal against Barcelona in the Champions League on May 7, 2019.
Barcelona players 'still affected by Liverpool defeat'
Barcelona players are reportedly still suffering on a mental level from the club's 4-0 defeat to Liverpool in the Champions League last season.
Nov 5, 12:58
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk celebrates scoring against Newcastle on May 4, 2019
Virgil Van Dijk: 'Anything is possible in title showdown'
The Reds reached a second successive Champions League final with a stunning 4-3 aggregate victory over Barcelona.
May 8, 22:30
Xherdan Shaqiri grimaces after Liverpool fall to defeat at the hands of Wolverhampton Wanderers on January 7, 2019
Shaqiri: 'Liverpool players were crying after Barcelona game'
The Liverpool forward discussed the emotional scenes that followed the victory over Barcelona.
May 8, 17:00
Divock Origi in action during the pre-season friendly between Blackburn Rovers and Liverpool on July 19, 2018
Divock Origi: 'Anything can happen in title race'
The Belgian followed up his late winner against Newcastle with a brace to help stun Barcelona.
May 8, 13:12
Jordan Henderson in action for Liverpool on April 5, 2019
My desire to defy the critics will never disappear, says Henderson
The England midfielder played through the pain barrier in Liverpool's 4-0 win over Barcelona.
May 8, 12:00
Liverpool celebrate Divock Origi's winning goal against Barcelona in the Champions League on May 7, 2019.
Spanish media brand Barcelona's defeat by Liverpool the 'the biggest ridicule in history'
A set of player ratings issued to the Barcelona team by Catalan newspaper were particularly damning.
May 8, 10:31
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp watches on during his side's match against Barcelona on May 1, 2019
We have unfinished business in the Champions League - Klopp
Liverpool lost to Real Madrid in last year's final.
May 8, 10:23
Barcelona striker Luis Suarez celebrates scoring against Liverpool on May 1, 2019
Suarez ready to face critics after Barcelona's Champions League exit
The Catalan club surrendered a 3-0 semi-final first-leg lead to lost 4-3 on aggregate to Liverpool.
May 8, 09:51
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp watches on during his side's match against Barcelona on May 1, 2019
Liverpool boss Klopp's record in major finals
Klopp's record in seven previous finals with Dortmund and Liverpool.
May 8, 09:41
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp watches on during his side's match against Barcelona on May 1, 2019
Liverpool showed off big heart and football skills to defeat Barcelona - Klopp
The side will face either Tottenham or Ajax in the final.
May 8, 04:30
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp watches on during his side's match against Barcelona on May 1, 2019
Jurgen Klopp hails 'special night' as Liverpool comeback stuns Barcelona
Divock Origi and Georginio Wijnaldum scored twice to send the Reds into the Champions League final.
May 7, 23:42
Liverpool celebrate Divock Origi's winning goal against Barcelona in the Champions League on May 7, 2019.
Here's how Twitter reacted to Liverpool's sensational victory over Barca
Former players and fans alike could not believe what they were witnessing.
May 7, 23:13
Liverpool celebrate Divock Origi's winning goal against Barcelona in the Champions League on May 7, 2019.
Liverpool's Barcelona comeback is 'best ever' European night at Anfield - Fowler
Michael Owen and Rio Ferdinand also lavished praise on Liverpool's performance.
May 7, 23:07
Liverpool celebrate Divock Origi's winning goal against Barcelona in the Champions League on May 7, 2019.
Five of Liverpool's greatest comebacks
Jurgen Klopp's side added another staggering result to these amazing victories.
May 7, 22:44
Georginio Wijnaldum opens the scoring during the Premier League game between Cardiff City and Liverpool on April 21, 2019
Georginio Wijnaldum takes out 'anger' on Barcelona after starting as substitute
The midfielder scored twice in the space of three minutes shortly before the hour to inspire the remarkable turnaround for Liverpool.
May 7, 22:43
Barcelona striker Luis Suarez celebrates scoring against Liverpool on May 1, 2019
Focus on Barcelona's former Liverpool striker Luis Suarez
The Uruguayan returned to Anfield.
May 7, 22:25

The Match

Gallery

Liverpool reached the Champions League final for the second year running.

Match Report

Liverpool reach the Champions League final with a 4-0 victory over Barcelona at Anfield, with the Merseyside giants successfully overturning a three-goal deficit.

Live Commentary

Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Liverpool overturn a three-goal deficit to beat Barcelona to earn a place in the Champions League final.

Preview

Sports Mole previews Liverpool's Champions League semi-final second leg against Barcelona, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.

Head to Head
May 1, 2019 8pm
Aug 6, 2016 5.15pm
Pre-season Friendlies
Liverpool
4-0
Barcelona
Mane (15'), Mascherano (47' og.), Origi (48'), Grujic (92')
Build-up
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Fireworks let off outside Barcelona hotel before crunch game against Liverpool
Merseyside Police confirmed a report was received of fireworks being set off in the area.
May 7, 19:17
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp watches on during his side's match against Barcelona on May 1, 2019
Jurgen Klopp believes Liverpool comeback is possible
Klopp has experience of being 3-0 down in a Champions League tie.
May 6, 22:59
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp watches on during his side's match against Barcelona on May 1, 2019
Liverpool to hand Rhian Brewster debut against Barcelona?
The 19-year-old striker will be in the matchday squad for Tuesday's Champions League semi-final second leg against Barcelona.
May 6, 22:56
Barcelona striker Luis Suarez celebrates scoring against Liverpool on May 1, 2019
Luis Suarez "grateful" ahead of "special" Liverpool return
The Barcelona striker scored 82 goals in 133 matches over the duration of his three-and-a-half-year stay on Merseyside.
May 6, 21:02
Andrew Robertson in action for Liverpool on April 26, 2019
Andy Robertson admits Liverpool need "perfect game" against Barcelona
Liverpool have a mountain to climb against the Catalan giants.
May 6, 17:37
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk celebrates scoring against Newcastle on May 4, 2019
Virgil van Dijk misses Liverpool training ahead of Barcelona showdown
The pair were undergoing specific, tailored sessions in keeping with managing their workloads at this stage of the season.
May 6, 17:36
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk celebrates scoring against Newcastle on May 4, 2019
Combined XI: Liverpool vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole selects its strongest possible combined XI from the squads of Liverpool and Barcelona ahead of Tuesday's Champions League semi-final second leg at Anfield.
May 6, 15:00
Trent Alexander-Arnold in action for Liverpool on April 21, 2019
Trent Alexander-Arnold: 'Liverpool believe we can pull off Barcelona ceomback'
The Reds will seek to overhaul a 3-0 deficit from the first leg.
May 6, 14:07
Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren celebrates scoring against Newcastle United on December 26, 2018
Dejan Lovren eyes early goal as Liverpool chase Barcelona comeback
Reds trail 3-0 after first leg.
May 6, 13:18
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah is stretchered off against Newcastle on May 4, 2019
How Liverpool could line up against Barcelona
Sports Mole looks at how a depleted Liverpool side could line up for the second leg of their Champions League semi-final with Barcelona at Anfield.
May 6, 13:14
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi just about manages to wriggle away from Joel Matip's pocket enough to score his first against Liverpool on May 1, 2019
How Barcelona could line up against Liverpool
Sports Mole looks at how Barcelona could line up for the second leg of their Champions League semi-final with Liverpool at Anfield.
May 6, 13:14
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah is stretchered off against Newcastle on May 4, 2019
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah to miss Barcelona clash with concussion
The Liverpool forward picked up the injury in Saturday night's 3-2 victory over Newcastle.
May 6, 12:25
Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren celebrates scoring against Newcastle United on December 26, 2018
Dejan Lovren refusing to give up on Champions League comeback
Jurgen Klopp's side face a difficult task in overturning a 3-0 deficit.
May 6, 09:07
Jordan Henderson in action for Liverpool on April 5, 2019
Jordan Henderson: 'Liverpool deserve to win something this season'
Liverpool need to overturn a 3-0 first-leg defeat when they take on Barcelona at Anfield for a place in the Champions League final.
May 6, 00:50
Ousmane Dembele in action for Barcelona on December 2, 2018
Barcelona team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole rounds up the latest injury and suspension news for Barcelona ahead of their Champions League semi-final second leg against Liverpool at Anfield.
May 5, 21:00
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah is stretchered off against Newcastle on May 4, 2019
Liverpool team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole rounds up Liverpool's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their Champions League semi-final second leg against Barcelona at Anfield.
May 5, 13:27
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah is stretchered off against Newcastle on May 4, 2019
Mohamed Salah doubtful, Roberto Firmino out for Barcelona clash
Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino has already been ruled out of the second leg against Barcelona.
May 5, 00:09
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp watches on during his side's match against Barcelona on May 1, 2019
Jurgen Klopp looks ahead to "difficult" return leg
Liverpool lost 3-0 in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final.
May 2, 08:14
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Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool14112129111835
2Chelsea1594235181731
3Arsenal1585229151429
4Manchester CityMan City158342721627
5Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest157441918125
6Aston Villa157442323025
7Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton156632522324
8Bournemouth157352320324
9Brentford157263128323
10Fulham156542220223
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1562731191220
12Newcastle UnitedNewcastle155551921-220
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd155461918119
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham155372028-818
15Everton143561421-714
16Leicester CityLeicester153572130-914
17Crystal Palace152761420-613
18Ipswich TownIpswich151681427-139
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1523102338-159
20Southampton1512121131-205


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