Liverpool’s 2019 Champions League semi-final comeback against Barcelona remains one of the greatest in the club’s history. The Reds trailed 3-0 at halftime in the first leg but managed to overturn the deficit to progress to the final. Fabinho, who was part of the squad, has spoken about the legendary Anfield night.
According to FourFourTwo, Fabinho told them that manager Jurgen Klopp told him and Sadio Mane that they would turn the tie around after the first leg. The midfielder revealed that they believed their manager, and it proved to be a crucial moment in the comeback.
Key moments
The first leg at the Camp Nou saw Barcelona take a 3-0 lead into halftime, with Luis Suarez scoring a hat-trick. However, Liverpool staged an incredible comeback in the second half, with Divock Origi scoring a late equalizer to send the tie to Anfield.
The second leg at Anfield saw Liverpool take a 4-0 lead into halftime, with Origi scoring a hat-trick. Barcelona managed to score two goals in the second half, but it was not enough to prevent Liverpool from progressing to the final.
Reaction
Fabinho spoke about the comeback, saying, ‘Klopp told me and Sadio Mane we’d turn it around. We believed him.’ The midfielder revealed that the team’s confidence grew as they took the lead in the first leg. ‘When we scored the first goal, the atmosphere changed. We knew we had a chance,’ Fabinho said.
Up next
Liverpool host Newcastle on May 3, in a Premier League match that will see the Reds look to maintain their title push. The match is set to be a closely contested affair, with both teams looking to secure crucial points in the title race.
References
- FourFourTwo
- AS
