Incredible night at Anfield: 'The atmosphere took my breath away' - Pundit Shearer

Liverpool players celebrate after the final whistle - ShaunBotterill/Getty/TheGuardian

"We've spoken about Liverpool performances from 20, 30, 40 years ago, but remember Tuesday, 7 May 2019, because this has been one hell of a night."


Former England captain Alan Shearer, part of the BBC Radio 5 Live commentary team, was at Anfield to witness Liverpool's stunning 4-0 victory over Barcelona to win 4-3 on aggregate and reach the Champions League final - and, like many people, could not believe what he was seeing.

The Spanish champions won 3-0 in the first leg and Liverpool were without Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino for the return at Anfield but two goals from Divock Origi and another two from substitute Georginio Wijnaldum took the Reds into the final. They will play either Ajax or Tottenham, with the Dutch side holding a 1-0 lead before Wednesday's second leg in Amsterdam.

Alan Shearer, former England captain BBC Radio 5:

How did they do it? Liverpool had belief, hunger, desire, attitude and had a crowd that was willing them on from the very first second.

Liverpool showed their intent right from the off and if they were going to go out, they were going to give it a right go. We're talking about Sergio Busquets, Luis Suarez, Gerard Pique and the best player I've ever seen, Lionel Messi, and Barcelona could not handle it; they could not handle the pressure.

🙌 Boss 🙌 - As posted... 👇👇

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— Liverpool FC (@LFC) May 7, 2019

For me to be here and to sample the atmosphere, I don't think I'll see or hear an atmosphere like this again. The atmosphere was just something that took my breath away.

I have never seen anything like this before. I've played at Anfield when there is a superb atmosphere but this is something else, something special.

Former Liverpool striker Michael Owen on BT Sport:

It's up there with the best, if not the best [European nights at Anfield]. Liverpool are virtually unbeatable at this stadium in Europe.

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand on BT Sport:

We came here looking at Messi in the final.

Liverpool took it out of their hands - their spirit, their fight. What Liverpool produced here is breathtaking.

"I'm proud to be the Manager of this team." ❤ - As posted... 👇👇

"I’m really proud to be the manager of this team. What they did tonight is so special and I will remember it forever." ❤️

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— Liverpool FC (@LFC) May 8, 2019