Champions League
LFC Globe’s Champions League article archive brings together related Liverpool coverage. Earlier reporting appears alongside newer stories; check publication dates for context.
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Liverpool reportedly agree £62 million fee for Lyon captain Nabil Fekir
Liverpool have agreed a £62 million fee with Lyon for France international Nabil Fekir, according to reports from the French media. Reports by the French press on Sunday claimed Liverpool were in “pole position” to sign 24-year-old Fekir from Lyon this summer in a £62 million deal. The initial story was released by Canal+ and…
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Chelsea 1-0 Liverpool – Video Highlights
Watch highlights of Liverpool’s 1-0 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, as the Reds lost just their fifth game of the Premier League season. Chelsea took the lead in the 32nd minute, as Olivier Giroud headed past Loris Karius from Victor Moses’s cross. The Reds dominated much of the game and saw plenty…
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Line-up: Clyne returns as Alexander-Arnold starts in midfield – Chelsea vs Liverpool
Nathaniel Clyne is set to return to the Liverpool defence for the Reds’ Premier League meeting with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon. Clyne, who has had a frustrating season due to injury, made his first Reds appearance of the season against Everton last month and came on as a late substitute against Stoke…
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Zeljko Buvac and Jurgen Klopp’s “huge bust-up” over Arsenal interest revealed
Zeljko Buvac is unlikely to return to Liverpool following a bust-up with Jurgen Klopp over Arsenal’s interest in the Bosnian. The club announced earlier this week that the Reds’ assistant manager would be temporarily leaving Liverpool due to ‘personal reasons’, however remains an employee. “Zeljko is spending some time away from the first-team environment, between…
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Latest Liverpool FC fitness update ahead of Stamford Bridge visit – Chelsea vs Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp provided an update on the fitness of injured trio Joe Gomez, Adam Lallana and Emre Can as well as the rest of his Liverpool squad of this weekend’s Premier League fixture with Chelsea. Gomez suffered a knock in the early stages of last weekend’s goalless draw with Stoke City at Anfield, and is…
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“Fantastic” Jordan Henderson and James Milner receive plaudits from Klopp
Jurgen Klopp has hailed the importance of having Jordan Henderson and James Milner’s guidance at a crucial juncture in Liverpool’s season. The Reds progressed to the Champions League final with a 7-6 aggregate win over Roma in midweek, despite losing 4-2 on the night. In what could prove to be a hugely successful week for…
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Jurgen Klopp’s pre-match press conference – Chelsea vs Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp made clear the importance of this Sunday’s trip to Chelsea as he told reporters at his press conference that his Reds side must keep their focus. Liverpool travel to the capital this weekend needing just a point to virtually guarantee fourth in the Premier League table. Should the Reds turn out victors on…
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Jordan Henderson highlights “great togetherness” at Liverpool
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson highlighted the importance of the supporters as he explained how proud he was of his teammates at reaching the Champions League final. The Reds suffered a 4-2 defeat against AS Roma on Wednesday, however Jürgen Klopp’s side booked their place in the final against Real Madrid with a 7-6 aggregate victory.…
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Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool can sign top class players after European run
Jurgen Klopp has suggested the Reds will be able to convince “specific players” to join the club this summer, following their progression to the Champions League final. The Reds beat Roma 7-6 on aggregate to book their place in the final against Real Madrid on May 26, whilst they are potentially three points away from…
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Dejan Lovren says Real Madrid should fear Liverpool in Champions League final
Liverpool centre-back Dejan Lovren says that the Reds have nothing to fear and it should be Real Madrid approaching the Champions League final with trepidation. The Reds qualified for the final after a nervy finish to Wednesday’s second-leg tie against AS Roma, which saw them lose 4-2 on the night, but qualify via the odd…
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