Liverpool would never have been able to inflict misery on Barcelona last May on Merseyside if fans hadn’t been allowed to attend.
That is the opinion of former Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov, reflecting on the famous comeback at Anfield. The Reds fought back from their 3-0 Champions League semi-final first leg deficit to leave the travelling supporters from Catalonia stunned.
Jurgen Klopp’s men, without injured duo Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah, scored four times to reach the final, where they ultimately beat Premier League rivals Tottenham 2-0.
Dutch midfielder Georignio Wijnaldum netted twice against Barcelona, having come off the bench at half time, while back-up striker Divock Origi was another unlikely hero with his