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 defensive duo prepared for huge test against Lionel Messi and co
Liverpool defenders Virgil van Dijk and Andy Robertson insist the entire team need to be defensively switched on against Barcelona on Wednesday night. The Reds take on the La Liga champions for the first-leg of their Champions League semi-final at Camp Nou. Jurgen Klopp’s side have been extremely hard to score against, let alone beat,…
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Photos: Liverpool squad take in Camp Nou after arriving in Spain
The Liverpool squad arrived in Spain on Tuesday afternoon ahead of their Champions League semi-final first-leg against Barcelona. The Reds take on the La Liga champions at the Camp Nou on Wednesday night as they look to take a big step towards reaching the Champions League final for the second consecutive time. Jurgen Klopp named…
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Tottenham 0-1 Ajax – Highlights (Video): Advantage Ajax in Champions League semi-final
Tottenham vs Ajax highlights – Spurs’ dismal run continued with a defeat in the first-leg of their Champions League semi-final tie vs Ajax. Tottenham 0-1 Ajax ‣ 0-1: Donny van de Beek (15′) Erik ten Hag’s side took a huge step to progressing to the Champions League final after a first-half goal from Donny van…
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“Next season will be his season” – Jurgen Klopp excited about Rhian Brewster’s future
Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool striker Rhian Brewster will make his mark at Anfield next season after being included in Liverpool’s 23-man squad for the trip to Barcelona. The Reds face Barcelona for the first-leg of their Champions League semi-final tie on Wednesday night and Brewster is an unexpected inclusion in the travelling squad. The 19-year-old…
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Liverpool confirm 23-man squad for Champions League semi-final vs Barcelona
Jurgen Klopp has confirmed his 23-man squad for Liverpool’s Champions League semi-final first-leg away to Barcelona on Wednesday night. The Reds take on the Spanish giants at the Camp Nou as they look to bring back a positive result to Anfield for the second-leg next week. There were concerns over the fitness of Roberto Firmino…
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Roberto Firmino eases injury worries ahead of Champions League semi-final – Barcelona vs Liverpool
Liverpool are expecting Roberto Firmino to be back in training on Tuesday ahead of this week’s trip to Barcelona in the Champions League. The Brazilian missed last Friday‘s 5-0 win over Huddersfield after suffering a muscle tear in training a day before. There were rumours that Firmino’s season could be cut short by the injury,…
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Virgil van Dijk: Liverpool’s colossal defender voted PFA Player of the Year 2018-19
Virgil van Dijk has been voted the PFA Player of the Year for the 2018-19 season after a stellar campaign at Liverpool. The Dutchman saw off competition from Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling, Sergio Aguero and Bernardo Silva with fellow teammate Sadio Mane and Chelsea forward Eden Hazard completing the six-man shortlist of nominees. Van Dijk…
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Andy Robertson on reaching record milestone and keeping above Trent Alexander-Arnold
Andy Robertson assisted twice during Liverpool’s 5-0 win over Huddersfield on Friday night, equalling the record for most assists by a defender in a Premier League season. The Reds went ahead in the first minute as Naby Keita pounced on an early error from the visitors. Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah both added a brace…
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Jurgen Klopp delighted with Liverpool side for reaching ‘fantastic’ points tally
Jurgen Klopp was delighted with his side’s performance as the Reds thrashed Huddersfield 5-0 at Anfield on Friday night. Naby Keita scored the Reds’ quickest Premier League goal with an effort inside 15 seconds whilst Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah put them 3-0 up at half-time. The duo netted again in the second-half to secure…
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Leicester City 3-0 Arsenal – Highlights and Goals (Video)
Leicester vs Arsenal highlights – Unai Emery’s side suffered yet another blow in their hopes for a top four place with defeat at the King Power. Leicester 3-0 Arsenal ‣ 1-0: Youri Tielemans (59’) ‣ 2-0: Jamie Vardy (86’) ‣ 3-0: Jamie Vardy (90’) Jamie Vardy scored twice late on to add to Youri Tielemans’…
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