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.

  • Jurgen Klopp reveals what he told Liverpool players after Barcelona defeat

    Jurgen Klopp reveals what he told Liverpool players after Barcelona defeat

    Jurgen Klopp says he told his players he was “really proud of them” despite succumbing to a 3-0 defeat against Barcelona at the Camp Nou. The Reds have a mountain to climb in the second-leg of their Champions League semi-final tie against Barcelona after losing 3-0 to Ernesto Valverde’s side. Klopp’s side showed a good…

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  • Jurgen Klopp rues lack of away goal after disappointing defeat at Camp Nou

    Jurgen Klopp rues lack of away goal after disappointing defeat at Camp Nou

    Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits failing to score an away goal at Camp Nou makes their semi-final deficit against Barcelona harder to overturn. The Reds had their fair share of chances but went a goal down mid-way through the first-half via Luis Suarez’s deft finish from a Jordi Alba assist. Liverpool dominated much of the…

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  • Naby Keita to undergo scan on groin injury with midfielder a doubt for rest of the season

    Naby Keita to undergo scan on groin injury with midfielder a doubt for rest of the season

    Naby Keita is to be assessed after suffering a groin injury during Liverpool’s Champions League semi-final defeat to Barcelona at Camp Nou. The Reds succumbed to a 3-0 first-leg defeat after Luis Suarez scored the crucial break-through goal and Lionel Messi netted twice to put Barca in the driving seat. Keita, who started alongside Fabinho…

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  • Photos: Liverpool’s Champions League hopes suffer huge blow with Camp Nou defeat

    Photos: Liverpool’s Champions League hopes suffer huge blow with Camp Nou defeat

    All the photos from the Camp Nou as Liverpool succumbed to a 3-0 defeat against Barcelona in the Champions League semi-final first-leg. The Reds have it all to do at Anfield in the second-leg next week after goals from Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi gave Barca a huge advantage in the tie on Wednesday night.…

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  • Barcelona 3-0 Liverpool – As it happened and reaction

    Barcelona 3-0 Liverpool – As it happened and reaction

    Follow Barcelona vs Liverpool via our live-blog with all the pre-match build-up, in-game updates and social media comments. Liverpool return to Champions League action following their 5-0 win over Huddersfield on Friday night as they continue their hunt for a major trophy this season. The Reds will need to be prepared to face a star-studded…

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  • Barcelona vs Liverpool – Preview and Worldwide TV Info

    Barcelona vs Liverpool – Preview and Worldwide TV Info

    Barcelona vs Liverpool live streaming available – Watch live as Liverpool take on Barca in the Champions League semi-final first-leg. Barcelona vs Liverpool ‣ 1 May 2019 ‣ Camp Nou ‣ Champions League ‣ Semi-Final, 1st Leg ‣ KO: 8pm (BST) Liverpool have bounced back from their heartbreak in Kiev last year by reaching the…

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  • Confirmed Liverpool team vs Barcelona – No Firmino, Gomez starts for Reds

    Confirmed Liverpool team vs Barcelona – No Firmino, Gomez starts for Reds

    Jurgen Klopp has named his side for tonight’s Champions League tie against Barcelona at the Camp Nou. The Reds will be hoping they can bring a positive result back to Anfield next week as they look to secure qualification to the Champions League final for the second year running. Liverpool thrashed Huddersfield 5-0 on Friday…

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  • Incredible scenes in Barcelona as travelling Kop get in the mood for Champions League semi-final

    Incredible scenes in Barcelona as travelling Kop get in the mood for Champions League semi-final

    Thousands of Liverpool fans gathered in Barcelona ahead of tonight’s Champions League semi-final between Liverpool and Barcelona. Liverpool supporters emerged in the city centre on Tuesday evening, however the occasion was marred by some fans engaging in anti-social and racist behaviour whilst police were reported to have struck several Reds fans with batons. The travelling…

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  • Jurgen Klopp previews Liverpool’s Champions League semi-final tie vs Barcelona

    Jurgen Klopp previews Liverpool’s Champions League semi-final tie vs Barcelona

    Jurgen Klopp spoke to reporters in Spain ahead of Liverpool’s Champions League semi-final first-leg against Barcelona on Wednesday. The Reds beat Porto in the quarter-finals to set up a semi-final tie against Ernesto Valverde’s side, with the first-leg taking place at the Camp Nou tomorrow night. Klopp named a 23-man squad for the trip to…

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  • Liverpool fans and Spanish police clash in fan square ahead of Champions League semi-final

    Liverpool fans and Spanish police clash in fan square ahead of Champions League semi-final

    Liverpool supporters were met by a major police presence in Barcelona ahead of Wednesday night’s Champions League semi-final first-leg. Thousands of Reds emerged on the streets of Barcelona on Tuesday evening after arriving from flights from Liverpool and London earlier in the day. Several supporters were at a fan park in Plaça Reial in the…

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