UCL Semi-Finals: We will 'suffer' against Barcelona but 'excited to have the opportunity' - Liverpool Boss Klopp

Liverpool Manager Jurgen Klopp - Getty

Liverpool will "suffer" in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final in Barcelona but will also have chances, says manager Jurgen Klopp.


The Reds meet the Spanish champions at the Nou Camp on Wednesday (20:00 BST).

Klopp, who guided Liverpool to the final in 2018, said: "We were in contention last year, but they have been in contention for nearly 20 years.

"It will be so difficult, but I couldn't be more excited to have the opportunity."

Like Liverpool, Barcelona are five-time European champions.

Four of the Spanish side's titles have come in the past 13 years. In contrast, Liverpool's sole success since 1984 came in 2005.

"Will we be perfect? That's not possible," said Klopp. "Will we make mistakes? Oh, yes. Will we suffer? Oh, yes, 100%.

"Will there be moments when we have a chance? Yes, 100%. I hope we will use them - that is what we will try to do."

"We can feel completely free to play our game. It is a brilliant team here at Barcelona.

"So many people came to Barcelona and had a plan and in the end they got a proper knock."