However, the La Liga club weren't able to make the most of that advantage as Jurgen Klopp's side scored four unanswered goals at Anfield to win the tie 4-3 on aggregate. In spite of their domestic success, Argentina forward Messi admitted that the defeat to Liverpool was a particularly painful one. "It can happen one year but to happen two years in a row.... to have the chance to be in a Champions League final - that cannot be allowed." Despite leading Barcelona to back-to-back La Liga crowns, Valverde's future at the Nou Camp has been questioned following his failures in the Champions League. (Image: David Ramos)However, Messi joined club president Josep Maria Bartomeu in voicing his support for the manager.

Source: Daily Mirror May 25, 2019 01:16 UTC