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Barca said in a statement the 21-year-old would undergo further tests on his right hamstring on Sunday. (Photo: AFP)

Ousmane Dembele likely to miss Barcelona’s UCL semi-final 2nd-leg vs Liverpool

Demebele was one of few regulars to face Celta as coach Ernesto Valverde made 11 changes.

05 May 2019 3:41 PM

Firmino, who has a muscular injury, was not included in the match day squad for Saturday’s game at St. James’ Park and Klopp said he will not feature against the Spaniards as Liverpool look to overturn a 3-0 deficit from the first leg. (Photo: AFP)

Roberto Firmino to miss crucial UCL clash against Barcelona

Klopp could also be without another key forward in Mohamed Salah after he was carried off with a head injury in a 3-2 win vs Newcastle.

05 May 2019 2:10 PM

Klopp says he is a resigned to whatever fate will throw his team’s way. (Photo: AFP)

'Whether we are champion or not, it is destiny', says Klopp

Juergen Klopp’s side have 94 points and City, who face Leicester City on Monday, are two points behind.

05 May 2019 12:02 PM

The race to secure the final two Champions League qualification places looks likely to go to the final weekend after Tottenham Hotspur again slipped up, losing to a last-minute goal at Bournemouth while having two men sent off. (Photo: AFP)

Premier League: Origi nets last minute goal to give Liverpool 3-2 win vs Newcastle

The header sends Liverpool two points above above Manchester City and keep their Premier League title bid alive.

05 May 2019 11:54 AM

Klopp will be without midfielder Naby Keita who has been ruled out for two months after suffering an adductor injury at the Nou Camp. (Photo: AFP)

Klopp believes Liverpool will keep the Barcelona defeat out of their mind

Liverpool trail leaders Manchester City by a point heading into the final two games of the Premier League season.

04 May 2019 3:54 PM

Liverpool travel to a Newcastle side managed by former Reds boss Rafael Benitez a point behind Premier League leaders Manchester City. (Photo: AP)

Liverpool's Naby Keita out for rest of the season

Keita limped off midway through the first half of Liverpool's 3-0 loss to Barcelona at the Camp Nou.

03 May 2019 4:20 PM

Liverpool matched Barcelona in the first half, dominated them early in the second and could still have left with an away goal after Messi's brilliant brace, only for Mohamed Salah to hit the post. (Photo: AFP)

'I knew Messi's a world class player and he's unstoppable': Klopp

Klopp could only smile after Messi's curling shot nestled in the top corner but this result was harsh on his side.

02 May 2019 1:15 PM

Klopp’s side had their chances too with James Milner having two shots saved and Mohamed Salah striking the post. (Photo: AFP)

'I am happy with the performance but not happy with the result': Klopp

Liverpool went in 1-0 down in the first half, Messi struck twice including a superb long-range free kick.

02 May 2019 10:50 AM

Barca’s South American duo of Suarez and Messi showed little mercy whenever they sniffed out a chance and condemned Juergen Klopp’s side to their first defeat in any competition since January with some ruthless finishing. (Photo: AFP)

UCL 2018-19: Barcelona's Messi blasts away Liverpool to a 3-0 defeat

Barca captain Messi scored the second goal in the 75th minute, chesting the ball down on the rebound and dribbling it over the line

02 May 2019 9:23 AM

Many English fans flocked to the Reial square on Tuesday, ahead of the Champions League semi-final between Liverpool and Barcelona. Fans were seen hanging the banners from the railings and chanted club anthem after which the events quickly escalated. A group of visitors were caught on video pushing the local bystanders into a fountain while others watched and laughed. (Photo: ANI)

Liverpool CEO urges fans to behave themselves before Barca Liverpool UCL clash

It is being speculated that Liverpool fans have been arrested in Barcelona after allegedly assaulting staff at the Placa Reial hotel.

01 May 2019 4:53 PM

Klopp’s Liverpool will be facing Barcelona in the semi-finals of Champions League on May 2. (Photo: AFP)

'From the players I've seen, Messi would be the number one,' says Klopp

The 51-year-old even opined over the much-debated argument, which is, whether Ronaldo is better or Messi.

01 May 2019 3:23 PM

Liverpool put the considerable windfall they received from selling Coutinho towards signing defensive linchpin Virgil van Dijk. (Photo: File)

'We miss Phil Coutinho a lot because he is a world class player': Klopp

Barca signed Coutinho for a club record 142 million pounds (USD 185.18 million) in January 2018.

01 May 2019 9:55 AM

It was ten years ago Alex Ferguson dubbed them the best team he had ever faced but those left from Barcelona's iconic generation still have work to do. Three remain and when Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets and Gerard Pique line up against Liverpool on Wednesday, they may wonder if this could be their best chance of another, and perhaps final, Champions League triumph. (Photo: Uefa champions league/ Twitter))

Barcelona look to add 6th UCL trophy, Messi could add 4th UCL title

When Ernesto Valverde took charge at the start of last season, Barcelona were wounded by consecutive Super Cup defeats to Real Madrid.

30 Apr 2019 12:19 PM

Liverpool learned their lesson from the departures of Xabi Alonso and Javier Mascherano to Madrid and Barcelona that quickly dismantled the title-challenging team put together by Rafael Benitez and the devastating effect of losing Luis Suarez to Barca had five years ago. (Photo: AP)

How Van Dijk's arrival at Liverpool changed the scenario of the mersey side

Coutinho will come up vs his former team on Wednesday as Liverpool travel to Catalonia for the 1st leg of their CL semi-final.

30 Apr 2019 11:45 AM

Robertson's 11 assists have equalled the Premier League record for a defender and Alexander-Arnold is not far behind, with nine. (Photo: AFP)

Liverpool's flying full-backs ready for Barca test

With 24 assists between them in all competitions, right-back Alexander-Arnold and left-back Robertson are pivotal figures in Klopp's plan.

30 Apr 2019 11:03 AM

Liverpool head to the Camp Nou on a run of 10 consecutive wins in all competitions, but have still not been able to usurp Manchester City at the top of the Premier League. (Photo: AP)

Van Dijk not eying to battle Messi for Ballon d'Or

Van Dijk will come up against Messi when Liverpool travel to Barcelona for the first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday.

29 Apr 2019 7:31 PM

Pep Guardiola’s side now need to win their final matches at home to Leicester City and away to Brighton and Hove Albion to retain the title and break the hearts of second-placed Liverpool who have tracked them all the way. (Photo: Manchester City Twitter)

Premier League 2019:Man City earns hard fought 1-0 win over Burnley

Sergio Aguero’s 63rd-minute goal at Turf Moor moved City onto 92 points, restoring their one-point advantage over Liverpool.

29 Apr 2019 10:52 AM

The Dutchman has helped the title-chasing Merseysiders keep 19 clean sheets in the Premier League and they have conceded the fewest goals in the top flight so far this season. (Photo: AFP)

Van Dijk named player of the year, becomes 4th Netherlands player to win it

Van Dijk has transformed Liverpool’s defence since joining from Southampton in January last year.

29 Apr 2019 9:29 AM

Last season, City suffered only two defeats to win the league title by 19 points over second-placed Manchester United. (Photo: AP)

'You have to attain one hundred points in a season if you want to compete': Guardiola

City were the first team to win the Premier League title with a record 100 points last season.

27 Apr 2019 4:11 PM

Guardiola's side follow the crucial Premier League fixture at Turf Moor with games against Leicester and Brighton, as City seek to hold off Liverpool in a thrilling title race. (Photo: AP)

Guardiola hopes to create history as Manchester City's treble chase heats up

City are two points behind Liverpool after the leaders regained top spot with their 5-0 win over Huddersfield on Friday.

27 Apr 2019 11:24 AM

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