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Jürgen Klopp described the greatest comeback in Liverpool’s illustrious European history as a unique and unforgettable night built on the “mentality of giants” as his injury-hit team demolished Barcelona to reach a second successive Champions League final.
Liverpool players were in tears following an incredible 4-0 victory over the Spanish champions, who led 3-0 from the first leg but left Anfield shell-shocked and with questions being asked of Ernesto Valverde’s future as manager. Divock Origi, only starting owing to Mohamed Salah missing the match through concussion,began and finished the rout that secured Liverpool’s remarkable place in the final in Madrid on 1 June. Georginio Wijnaldum, a half-time replacement for the injured Andy Robertson, also scored twice. The midfielder struck in the 54th and 56th minutes – the same times that Steven Gerrard and Vladimir Smicer scored in Istanbul in the 2005 Champions League final. Liverpool had never produced a four-goal comeback in Europe until Tuesday night, however.
Written by Andy Hunter at Anfield
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