'F**king unbelievable!': Jurgen Klopp overjoyed after Liverpool book place in Champions League final

LFC Globe
8th May 2019
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Jurgen Klopp was in a celebratory mood on Tuesday night after Liverpool beat 4-0 (4-3 on aggregate) to reach the final.

Klopp's side did the unthinkable by thrashing Barcelona at in the second-leg of their semi-final as they overturned last week's 3-0 deficit.

The Reds were without key forwards and , however stepped up to put the Reds ahead early in the first-half.

came on for the injured at half-time and the Dutchman sensationally scored twice in quick succession to level the tie for Liverpool.

With a little over ten minutes remaining, Origi netted the decisive fourth goal by capitalising on an impromptu corner routine with .

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Anfield erupted at the full-time whistle as Liverpool secured their place in the final for the second year running, with Klopp hailing his incredible side for their achievement.

“Against maybe the best team in the world,” Klopp said. “We weren't allowed concede. We had to score and winning with a .

“I don't know how the boys did it. It was incredible how we defended.

“It's ten past ten, most of the children are probably in bed. These boys are fucking talented giants. It's unbelievable. It is unbelievable.

“Fine me, fine me if you want. I'm not native, I don't have better words for it. It is unbelievable.”

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Klopp's made no secret of how happy he was with his side after the game, saying: “I will remember this night forever. I am really, really proud to be the manager of this team.”

He continued: “The mix of potential and unbelievable heart is a mix I've never seen before.

“In a game like this you need to be confident. To put a performance like this on the pitch is so important.

“It shows what's possible in football. It's really nice. It's unbelievable.”

Liverpool face on the final day of the season on Sunday as they look to push all the way in the hunt for a league title.

First, the Reds will find out who their opponents will be in Madrid on 1 June as Ajax take a 1-0 lead back to Amsterdam for the second-leg of their semi-final tie against Tottenham on Wednesday night.

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