Latest Liverpool news: Several Liverpool fans back team despite 3-0 loss to Barcelona
It was always going to be tough defeating Barcelona, and Lionel Messi at the Nou Camp, in the first leg of our Champions League semi-finals.
Jurgen Klopp mixed things up with his line-up as Georginio Wijnaldum played in the attack, while Joe Gomez was preferred as the right-back to Trent Alexander-Arnold.
The Reds matched up to their Spanish opponents but it was an old boy, Luis Suarez, who opened the scoring with a great conversion from a cross in the 26th minute.
Liverpool then started to play better in the second half but it was not enough to get a goal back.
Luck and quality shine through for Barcelona
The Reds were doing extremely well in the second half and James Milner had a great chance to score, but shot straight at Marc-Andre ter Stegen.
Till the 70th minute, it seemed like we would get a goal but Lionel Messi scored after a shot came off the bar.
It was cruel on the away side and as we tried to press on, Messi scored one of his trademark free-kicks, which was pretty much unstoppable.
Liverpool still had a chance to score with a goal-line clearance and Mohamed Salah hitting the post. Sadio Mane also had a great chance in the first half, but it was just not to be.
The Reds gave it everything in the tie, and we still have the second leg to look forward too.
Reaching the final of the Champions League looks tough now, but several Liverpool supporters were proud of the team’s effort at the Nou Camp.
— supermane10 (@supermanelfc) May 1, 2019
The sad thing is we actually played really well we weren’t even outplayed. I’m just lost for words on how painfully good Messi is
— Sachin Kumar (@sachdude1) May 1, 2019
It aint over till its over pic.twitter.com/gMYNro1NhE
— Stephen S (@Sullie132) May 1, 2019
Unlucky. No way we deserve that but it’s what happens when you miss chances in a game like this. No fear at Anfield
— Archie (@Archie_LFC_) May 1, 2019
We will win 4 – 0 at Home.
I’m believing Anfield magic. Never give up.
Let’s focus on Newcastle mates!!!— OGI🇯🇵 envy scousers (@Taka_LFC) May 1, 2019
Sometimes in a game you don’t get what you deserve. We certainly didn’t deserve that scoreline … Plenty to do in the return leg …
— Mike lomax (@mike93200984) May 1, 2019
Not a bad performance
We are unlucky— Zoro⚔️ (@karthik_jammy) May 1, 2019
Wow I’m speechless what a great performance by messi …I’m a die hard Liverpool fan but guys let’s appreciate messi’s brilliance wooooow
— Khali @Nyamosabelo (@Khali47427104) May 1, 2019
Fought hard Liverpool! Couldn’t convert the chances in dominated second half…. We go again at Anfield💪🏻 Up the Reds!⚽🚩
— Nikhil Ajarekar (@nik_blgmIND) May 1, 2019
Boys played so well. Individual skill made the diffrence. Nothing to be ashamed of or to bash the players. We are still a developing team with young players. And we were unlucky as well. 🙂
— Colin Kyaw (@tharlay9) May 1, 2019
