Match report
Barcelona Defeats Liverpool 3-0 in UEFA Champions League
Barcelona
3–0
FT
Liverpool
May 1, 2019
Barcelona stunned Liverpool with a decisive 3-0 victory in the UEFA Champions League. Luis Suárez broke the deadlock early in the second half with a goal from Jordi Alba's assist, setting the tone for the match. Lionel Messi added two more goals to secure the win and send Barcelona through to the next round of the competition.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Barcelona 3-0 Liverpool
- • Goals: Luis Suárez (26'), Lionel Messi (75', 82')
- • Yellow Cards: Clément Lenglet, Jordi Alba (Barcelona)
- • Substitutions: N. Keita for Liverpool, Coutinho for Barcelona
Lineups
Barcelona
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 M. ter Stegen (G)
- 3 Piqué (D)
- 18 Jordi Alba (D)
- 20 Sergi Roberto (D)
- 15 C. Lenglet (D)
- 4 I. Rakitić (M)
- 22 A. Vidal (M)
- 5 Sergio Busquets (M)
- 7 Philippe Coutinho (M)
- 10 L. Messi (F)
- 9 L. Suárez (F)
Substitutes
- 2 Nélson Semedo
- 11 O. Dembélé
- 26 Carles Aleñà
- 8 Arthur
- 13 J. Cillessen
- 14 Malcom
- 23 S. Umtiti
Liverpool
Formation: 4-3-1-2
Starting XI
- 13 Alisson (G)
- 32 J. Matip (D)
- 4 V. van Dijk (D)
- 26 A. Robertson (D)
- 12 J. Gomez (D)
- 7 J. Milner (M)
- 5 G. Wijnaldum (M)
- 3 Fabinho (M)
- 8 N. Keïta (M)
- 11 Mohamed Salah (F)
- 10 S. Mané (F)
Substitutes
- 14 J. Henderson
- 9 Roberto Firmino
- 27 D. Origi
- 6 D. Lovren
- 22 S. Mignolet
- 23 X. Shaqiri
- 66 T. Alexander-Arnold
Timeline
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24' Liverpool subst · Substitution 1Off: N. Keita · On: J. Henderson -
26' Barcelona Goal · Normal GoalLuis Suárez · Assist: Jordi Alba -
39' Barcelona Card · Yellow CardClément Lenglet -
60' Barcelona subst · Substitution 1Off: Coutinho · On: N. Semedo -
75' Barcelona Goal · Normal GoalL. Messi -
79' Liverpool subst · Substitution 2Off: G. Wijnaldum · On: Roberto Firmino -
81' Liverpool Card · Yellow CardFabinho -
82' Barcelona Goal · Normal GoalL. Messi -
85' Liverpool subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Milner · On: D. Origi -
86' Barcelona Card · Yellow CardJordi Alba -
90'+3 Barcelona subst · Substitution 2Off: Luis Suárez · On: O. Dembele -
90'+3 Barcelona subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Roberto · On: C. Alena
Match Stats
| Stat | Barcelona | Liverpool |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 84% | 83% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 15 |
| Corners | 3 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 510 | 547 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 4 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 8 |
| Possession | 47% | 53% |
| Accurate Passes | 426 | 454 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 12 |
| Saves | 3 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Luis Suárez's early goal at the 26th minute gave Barcelona the lead and control over the match.
- ▸ Lionel Messi's second goal in the 82nd minute sealed the victory, leaving Liverpool with little hope of a comeback.