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 FC: The Road to Kiev – Champions League final 2017/18
Watch Liverpool’s journey to the Champions League final as the Reds face holders Real Madrid in Kiev on May 26. Liverpool have played 14 games in this campaign’s Champions League to reach the final, starting in Germany 280 days ago. Jurgen Klopp’s side only managed to secure European qualification on the final day of last…
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Dejan Lovren and Sadio Mane’s pre-Real Madrid press conference – Video
Liverpool duo Dejan Lovren and Sadio Mane spoke to the world’s media ahead of Saturday’s Champions League final against Real Madrid. Liverpool have the tough task of overcoming an experienced Real Madrid, who have won the competition a record 12 times, including the last two consecutive years. The Reds’ attacking trio of Sadio Mane, Mohamed…
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Jurgen Klopp’s pre-match press conference – Real Madrid vs Liverpool (Video)
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp addressed the assembled media ahead of the Champions League final against Real Madrid as he says his side are ready for the battle in Kiev. Liverpool knocked out Porto, Manchester City and Roma in the knockout stages of the competition to book their place in the final at the Olimpiyskiy Stadium…
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Virgil van Dijk: “I forget I’ve only been here for five months” – Video
Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk looks ahead to the Champions League final against Real Madrid on Saturday as he says he feels settled in to life at Anfield. Van Dijk, who is in his first season at the club, could not hide his excitement ahead of Saturday’s meeting with Real, as he says, “it almost…
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Suso reveals release clause as he says he would like to play for Liverpool again
Former Liverpool player Suso says he would like to play for the Reds again one day as he reflected on his time at Anfield, despite saying he is fully committed to AC Milan. The Spanish playmaker spent four and a half years at Liverpool between 2012 and 2015 and was highly regarded by many supporters…
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Nabil Fekir to Liverpool latest – £62 million transfer nears completion
Nabil Fekir is set to make a move to Liverpool, as the latest reports in France claim a deal between Lyon and the Reds is imminent. The Reds had reportedly agreed a £62 million deal with the French club earlier this month, however reports seem to have been initially premature. Fekir, who started what is…
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“We couldn’t leave him out” – Managers offer insight into Andy Robertson’s meteoric rise at Liverpool
Andy Robertson’s former managers have provided an insight in to the Liverpool full-back’s time at Queen’s Park and Dundee United as a teenager. Liverpool signed left-back Robertson from newly relegated Hull City last summer, with an £8 million move largely failing to impress supporters, who were expecting the Reds’ to splash the cash on a…
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Jurgen Klopp: Why Liverpool won’t repeat Sevilla final mistakes against Real Madrid
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says his Reds squad are better prepared for the Champions League final against Real Madrid and won’t repeat their mistakes against Sevilla two years ago. Klopp’s Liverpool side impressively reached the Europa League final in the German’s first season at the club, back in 2016. They looked on course to secure…
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Emre Can to depart Liverpool next week as midfielder’s move to Juventus seemingly confirmed
Juventus CEO Giuseppe Marotta has appeared to confirm recent reports suggesting Emre Can will sign for the club after the Champions League final. Liverpool will be looking to add their sixth European Cup in Kiev next Saturday, with current holders and 12-time winners Real Madrid lying in wait for Jurgen Klopp’s side. Can, who has…
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Jordan Henderson reveals moment he was brought to tears after being asked to leave Liverpool
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson, speaking in a fascinating interview on his time and struggles at Anfield, revealed the moment he was brought to tears after being asked to leave the club. Henderson had made a move to Liverpool for an undisclosed fee, believed to be between £16 and £20 million, from Sunderland in 2011, when…
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