The day has finally dawned: Barcelona host Liverpool in what promises to be a hotly contested first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-finals at the Camp Nou. It’s Gerard Pique vs Virgil van Dijk, Andy Robertson vs Jordi Alba, Luis Suarez vs Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah vs Lionel Messi.
Barcelona have enjoyed success against English teams in the past, while Liverpool have shown consistent excellence and are eyeing a place in the final for the second year in a row. Although the Reds have their own weaknesses, they are not Manchester United and Barcelona must make sure every chance counts.