UCL Semi-Finals: Barcelona vs Liverpool - Reds have great 'offensive players' but we'll '...reach' final - Valverde

Barcelona Manager Ernesto Valverde - Getty

Ernesto Valverde, Barcelona Manager, has confessed he is scared of Liverpool's deadly attacking trio ahead of their Champions League semi final clash.


The Spanish top flight toppers secured their semi final spot after ousting English side Manchester United with a 4 - 0 win over two legs.

The win set up a semi final clash with last year's runners up Liverpool who comfortably overcame Porto in their quarter-final.

The Reds' attacking trio of Sadio Mane , Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino all got themselves on the scoresheet, and it clearly sent a message out to the Spanish giants.

According to the Mirror, Valverde said: "Liverpool are a very powerful opponent. Offensive players have been showing their potential in the last two years.

"Last year they reached the final. This time they're having a great tournament. They are also fighting in the Premier League.

"It's a very attractive game for them, for us and for the public. It will be very hard, for them and for us. The final is just there and we'll give our best to reach it."

The winner of the tie will play against either Ajax or Tottenham in the Final at the Wanda Metropolitano in Madrid on June 1.