As soon as I saw line ups I had a feeling something like this will happen. Never like when club changes too much because of their opponents.
It's not like they played bad or Klopp made mistakes with the starting XI, they actually were the better team, until the 2nd goal. Liverpool lost because of crucial details: a completely out of context goal from Suarez, a lucky goal from Messi, and a fucking banger of a free kick. Pool didn't lose because Klopp decided to change the usual line up, they lost because Barca were clinical in front of goal and had luck on their side, the complete opposite of Liverpool. 
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3 unanswered goals? I anticipated a win for Barcelona but not a demolishing one like this. Liverpool must move against all odds in the second leg for a win. I know it will be had to return a deficit of 3 goals against Barcelona but a home win will console Liverpool.
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0 luck for Liverpool~
Nah, Liverpool got lucky they didn't concede the last minute chance from Barca.0 luck for Liverpool~
What a game. Liverpool were better side in the beginning of second half but found their finishing lacking. ~
Indeed Liverpool is better at the beginning of the first and the second half, sadly they didn't execute and maximize the opportunities. In other hands, Barce seems to need a handful of time to stabilize their rhythm of play. After all, I don't think luck is the significant part of this game, it is surely the better team really deserved it.
What a game. Liverpool were better side in the beginning of second half but found their finishing lacking. Milner should have done better with those two nice opportunities he got but Ter Stegen is currently the best keeper in the world. Then started the Messi show and Liverpool was lucky not to finish the game with 5:0 result. As soon as I saw line ups I had a feeling something like this will happen. Never like when club changes too much because of their opponents.
Messi!!! And that settles it
Liverpool lost their rhythm. Winning or even a draw is looking impossible now. However one goal can play a good role here. Come on Liverpool! Score a goal at - least.Let's not make it too difficult for the 2nd leg.
Barcelona played well and they merited to win. It is very very hard for Liverpool now to qualify, scoring at least 3 goals vs Barcelona wouldn't be easy at all...
Heavy burden that must be faced by Liverpool in the future. Barcelona really deserves a victory today. But the Liverpool game isn't so bad, it's just that it's not optimal today. Later on the 2nd leg match, Liverpool must play full if they want to qualify for the semi-finals. Congratulations for Barcelona winning today's match.
And he's done it again! Two goals out of nowhere, I said you can't afford to miss those kind of chances against Barcelona.
No matter if we can do it or not. We will play football around the world.
Liverpool in the heart.
3:0 win against Liverpool! I'm dreaming? If yes, I don't want to wake up. I really didn't expected that such result is possible. And it doesn't reflect the game at all. I can't say that we deserved such big win. Liverpool had good match and even dominated for some time in second half. But they wasted some moments, also we saw few great saves by ter Stegen. And Messi - perfect free kick goal. He is probably scoring free kicks better thsn penalties this season. I lost count how many free kicks he scored this season.
Still, I don't think that fight is over already. Liverpool aren't going to give up.
Still, I don't think that fight is over already. Liverpool aren't going to give up.
Messi!!! And that settles it
Liverpool lost their rhythm. Winning or even a draw is looking impossible now. However one goal can play a good role here. Come on Liverpool! Score a goal at - least.Let's not make it too difficult for the 2nd leg.
And he's done it again! Two goals out of nowhere, I said it, you can't afford to miss those kind of chances against Barcelona. They'll make you pay darely for it.
Really Messi!
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Really Salah!
While Messi was playing outstanding, scoring from free kick, Salah missed a chance even there were no goal keeper in the bar. Play football Liverpool.
and
Really Salah!
While Messi was playing outstanding, scoring from free kick, Salah missed a chance even there were no goal keeper in the bar. Play football Liverpool.
Messi!!! And that settles it
Liverpool lost their rhythm. Winning or even a draw is looking impossible now. However one goal can play a good role here. Come on Liverpool! Score a goal at - least.Let's not make it too difficult for the 2nd leg.
Messi!!! And that settles it
Liverpool lost their rhythm. Winning or even a draw is looking impossible now. However one goal can play a good role here. Come on Liverpool! Score a goal at - least.Let's not make it too difficult for the 2nd leg.
Messi!!! And that settles it
@Trofo you're absolutely spot on and I share that sentiment. I was hoping all that news was wrong but when I saw the lineup I was really disappointed. I know Firminho is not at his best so his omission is understandable but I thought Shaqiri would be a great stand in for this kind of high press. Quite a few disappointing passes from Wijnaldum and he can't read the game with Salah or Mane so well, not to mention the absence of bullying from Bobby.
We're a goal down but we had more chances and Mane should get some joy in the second half. Evenly matched. I think Ox would make an impact, such a shame we had Naby injured changed the complexion. Let's see. 45 mins to get 2 goals, why not?
We're a goal down but we had more chances and Mane should get some joy in the second half. Evenly matched. I think Ox would make an impact, such a shame we had Naby injured changed the complexion. Let's see. 45 mins to get 2 goals, why not?
A quite even an first half Liverpool looks more threatening on break but needs to make use of their chances you can't afford to miss those kind of opportunities against Barcelona.
Barcelona are playing more conservatively, trying to avoid mistakes.
In as much as I'm a Barca fan I just hope Suarez will stop his dirty tricks and play of football, It's disgusting.
Barcelona are playing more conservatively, trying to avoid mistakes.
In as much as I'm a Barca fan I just hope Suarez will stop his dirty tricks and play of football, It's disgusting.
Suarez the first to score. That was a proper poacher's goal and a good assist from Jordi Alba. This vision for the assist was crazy good. Certainly has benefited and learnt a lot from being in the same team as Messi, Iniesta, Xavi etc.
Don't like those line ups linked above. It means both managers are looking not to concede goals firstly and then hoping they will manage to score some.
Receiving a goal can change the game 90°Almost 20 minutes and it is still a draw between Liverpool and Barcelona. May the best team (LFC) win!
I hated that goal.
A tense game in the first half of Barca vs Liverpool, We gotta be honest that in the early game Barcelona got a difficulty to gain a rhythm, and it surely shows their defense panicked. Unfortunately, Liverpool can't maximize those moments. I'm sure the second half that match will be more interesting since I believe both team need to make a significant change.
Don't like those line ups linked above. It means both managers are looking not to concede goals firstly and then hoping they will manage to score some.
Receiving a goal can change the game 90°Almost 20 minutes and it is still a draw between Liverpool and Barcelona. May the best team (LFC) win!
Tonight's lineups :
Barcelona Liverpool
1. Ter Stegen (GK) 13. Becker (GK)
3. Pique 3. Fabinho
4. Rakitic 4. van Dijk
5. Sergio 5. Wijnaldum
7. Coutinho 7. Milner C
9. Suarez 8. Keita
10. Messi C 10. Mane
15. Lenget 11. Salah
18. Jordi Alba 12. Gomez
20. S. Roberto 26. Robertson
22. Vidal 32. Matip
Barcelona Subs Liverpool Subs
13. Cillessen (GK) 22. Mignolet (GK)
2. Semedo 6. Lovren
8. Arthur 9. Firmino
11. Dembele 14. Henderson
14. Malcom 23. Shaqiri
23. Umtiti 27. Origi
26. Alena 66. Alexander-Arnold
I dont expect much goals although a pretty attacking lineups. Liverpool will look to counterattack as thats their best chance while Barcelona will play their usual, Possession game.
Barcelona Liverpool
1. Ter Stegen (GK) 13. Becker (GK)
3. Pique 3. Fabinho
4. Rakitic 4. van Dijk
5. Sergio 5. Wijnaldum
7. Coutinho 7. Milner C
9. Suarez 8. Keita
10. Messi C 10. Mane
15. Lenget 11. Salah
18. Jordi Alba 12. Gomez
20. S. Roberto 26. Robertson
22. Vidal 32. Matip
Barcelona Subs Liverpool Subs
13. Cillessen (GK) 22. Mignolet (GK)
2. Semedo 6. Lovren
8. Arthur 9. Firmino
11. Dembele 14. Henderson
14. Malcom 23. Shaqiri
23. Umtiti 27. Origi
26. Alena 66. Alexander-Arnold
I dont expect much goals although a pretty attacking lineups. Liverpool will look to counterattack as thats their best chance while Barcelona will play their usual, Possession game.
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