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Champions League | Semi-Finals
May 1, 2019 at 8pm UK
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3-0
Reaction
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Liverpool fan banned from football for three years after Barcelona incident
Liverpool fan handed three-year football banning order
Jul 10, 17:52
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Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi reaffirms his status as the greatest of all time
Sports Mole stakes a claim for Lionel Messi to be regarded as the greatest player of all time after bringing up his 600th club goal in style against Liverpool.
May 2, 16:56
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Gary Lineker 'makes no apologies' for celebrating Messi goal
The BT Sport host was caught on camera celebrating after the Barcelona star's spectacular goal in the Champions League semi-final.
May 2, 14:16
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Andrew Robertson praises "world-class" Lionel Messi
The Barcelona captain steered his side to a 3-0 Champions League win against Liverpool.
May 2, 12:26
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Jurgen Klopp "completely happy" with Liverpool's performance
The Reds have a mountain to climb in the second leg at Anfield.
May 2, 08:08
![Philippe Coutinho celebrates scoring for Barcelona on April 16, 2019 Philippe Coutinho celebrates scoring for Barcelona on April 16, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Lionel Messi criticises Barcelona fans for Philippe Coutinho treatment
Lionel Messi criticises Barcelona's supporters for their "ugly" treatment of playmaker Philippe Coutinho.
May 1, 23:40
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Barcelona forward Lionel Messi: 'Liverpool tie not over'
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi insists that his side still have work to do in their Champions League semi-final with Liverpool.
May 1, 23:19
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Jurgen Klopp turns attention to Premier League after Barcelona defeat
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp turns his attention to the Premier League title race, having seen their Champions League hopes left in tatters by a 3-0 defeat to Barcelona.
May 1, 22:47
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Jurgen Klopp: 'I don't know if Liverpool can play better'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits that he does not know whether his side can play any better despite falling to a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Barcelona at Camp Nou.
May 1, 22:36
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Lionel Messi scores 600th goal for Barcelona
Lionel Messi scores his 600th goal for Barcelona with a stunning free kick against Liverpool in the semi-finals of the Champions League.
May 1, 21:45
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Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita limps off in Champions League semi-final
Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita is forced off midway through the first half of his side's Champions League semi-final against Barcelona at Camp Nou.
May 1, 20:26
The Match
Match Report
Barcelona beat Liverpool 3-0 at Camp Nou in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final tie, with Lionel Messi scoring twice in the second half.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Barcelona's 3-0 win over Liverpool, as Lionel Messi struck twice to put Barca on the brink of a place in the final.
Team News
Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino only makes the bench for his side's Champions League semi-final first leg against Barcelona at Camp Nou.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's huge Champions League semi-final first leg between Barcelona and Liverpool, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.
Head to Head
Aug 6, 2016 5.15pm
Pre-season Friendlies
Liverpool
4-0
Barcelona
Form Guide
Build-up
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Jurgen Klopp: 'Liverpool fully focussed on Barcelona game'
The Reds are fighting to win the Premier League and Champions League.
May 1, 04:36
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Sadio Mane "jealous" at Philippe Coutinho's Barcelona move
The Brazil international left Anfield in January 2018.
Apr 30, 22:14
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Jurgen Klopp positive over Roberto Firmino fitness ahead of Barcelona showdown
The Liverpool striker has been battling a minor muscle tear.
Apr 30, 22:13
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Jurgen Klopp expecting Lionel Messi to make Liverpool "suffer"
The Barcelona captain made a pre-season vow to push for Champions League glory.
Apr 30, 22:12
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Ivan Rakitic: 'Lionel Messi is the best player in history'
Ernesto Valverde's side face Liverpool in the Champions League semi-final.
Apr 30, 17:36
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Liverpool handed Roberto Firmino fitness boost ahead of Barcelona tie
The Liverpool striker has been battling a minor muscle tear.
Apr 30, 17:15
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Barcelona vs. Liverpool: Lionel Messi's past record against Premier League clubs
The semi-final first leg at the Nou Camp pits Messi against the only English opponent he has yet to score against in the Champions League.
Apr 30, 10:28
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Virgil van Dijk: 'Liverpool will be ready for best in world Lionel Messi'
The newly-crowned Professional Footballers' Association player of the year was a member of the Celtic team humiliated 6-1 in December 2013.
Apr 30, 00:27
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Combined XI: Barcelona vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole selects its star-studded combined XI from the squads of Barcelona and Liverpool ahead of their Champions League semi-final first leg at Camp Nou.
Apr 29, 18:00
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How Liverpool could line up against Barcelona
Sports Mole looks at how Liverpool could line up for Wednesday's Champions League semi-final first leg against Barcelona.
Apr 29, 15:05
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How Barcelona could line up against Liverpool
Ahead of Barcelona's Champions League semi-final first leg against Liverpool at Camp Nou, Sports Mole looks at how the Spanish champions could line up.
Apr 29, 15:05
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Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino given all-clear to face Barcelona?
Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino will return to training on Tuesday and is in contention to start against Barcelona the following day, according to a report.
Apr 29, 09:03
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Barcelona team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole rounds up the latest injury and suspension news for Barcelona ahead of Wednesday's Champions League semi-final first leg against Liverpool.
Apr 28, 12:02
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Liverpool team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole rounds up the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's Champions League semi-final first leg against Barcelona at Camp Nou.
Apr 27, 11:56
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Jurgen Klopp provides Roberto Firmino fitness update
The Brazil international missed the Reds' 5-0 victory over Huddersfield.
Apr 27, 07:18
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Roberto Firmino could miss Barcelona game due to minor muscle tear
The striker missed the 5-0 win over Huddersfield on Friday night.
Apr 26, 23:52
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Virgil Van Dijk: "Very hard" to stop Lionel Messi
Jurgen Klopp's side booked their Champions League semi-final spot with a 6-1 aggregate success over Porto.
Apr 18, 14:40
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Liverpool vs. Barcelona: How they compare ahead of Champions League semi-finals
Liverpool beat Porto to reach the Champions League semi-finals.
Apr 18, 08:46