Summary

  • Liverpool through to Champions League final

  • Manager Klopp calls it an "overwhelming" result

  • Barcelona lose three-goal lead in knockout stage for second year

  • Maurizio Sarrri news conference from 13:30 BST

  • Midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek also takes questions

  • Tottenham trail Ajax 1-0 in other semi-final (20:00 BST on Wednesday)

  • Get involved: #bbcfootball or text 81111

  1. 'I will remember this night forever'published at 14:35 British Summer Time 8 May 2019

    Liverpool 4-0 Barcelona

    Jurgen Klopp was full of pride when he was asked about his side's victory last night.

    Media caption,

    Liverpool 4-0 Barcelona: I will remember this night forever - Jurgen Klopp

  2. 'Scathing and remorseless' Barcelona inquestpublished at 14:34 British Summer Time 8 May 2019

    Liverpool 4-0 Barcelona

    The Barcelona inquest will be 'scathing and remorseless', says Spanish football writer Andy West.

    If you've been under a rock since 8pm last night, the report is here to help you understand what went so wrong for the Spanish side and so right for Liverpool.

    Lionel MessiImage source, Getty Images
  3. Postpublished at 14:33 British Summer Time 8 May 2019

    Liverpool 4-0 Barcelona

    Was Anfield the key to Liverpool’s fightback?

    Mark Lawrenson says so.

    But was it the greatest comeback of all time?

    Have a look at some of the best and have your say here.

    Jurgen Klopp hugs Mohamed Salah and Virgil Van DijkImage source, Getty Images
  4. How social media reactedpublished at 14:31 British Summer Time 8 May 2019

    Liverpool 4-0 Barcelona

    'Suarez said he wouldn't celebrate... he was right'. The response on social media was predictably amusing after last night's drama. Read the best of it here.

    Luis SuarezImage source, Getty Images
  5. Who's going to the final?published at 14:24 British Summer Time 8 May 2019

    Liverpool 4-0 Barcelona

    Andrew Robertson can answer that one for you.

    Andrew RobertsonImage source, Getty Images
  6. Can I get re-wind?published at 14:20 British Summer Time 8 May 2019

    Liverpool

    Missed today's reaction to a crazy night at Anfield?

    SPOILER: Liverpool thrashed Barcelona FOUR NIL to reach the Champions League final

    Do not fear, we've got a re-cap of the best bits coming up in the next couple of posts.

    You're welcome

    LiverpooolImage source, Getty Images
  7. Postpublished at 14:13 British Summer Time 8 May 2019

    Chelsea

    Keep an eye on this story as updates continue to come in on Chelsea's decision to take thier transfer ban appeal to the Court of Arbitration.

  8. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 14:11 British Summer Time 8 May 2019

    #bbcfootball or text 81111 (UK only)

    We've appreciated all of your get involved entries today. What we like to see, happy football fans, even if they don't happen to support Liverpool, but content with just appreciating a brilliant game of football.

    Harrison ShortImage source, Twitter

    Spent the evening in a backstreet bar in barcelona with my girlfriend watching it. Could have been a library though as seemed quiet quiet.

    Dan

  9. 'It's difficult to cover the gap with transfer ban'published at 14:06 British Summer Time 8 May 2019

    Chelsea v Frankfurt (Thu, 20:00 BST)

    Chelsea

    More from Maurizio Sarri, who doesdoes not think Chelsea can catch Manchester City and Liverpool if their transfer ban stands.

    "It's very difficult to cover the gap at the moment; we need to work, probably we need to do something from the market," said Sarri.

    "So it's not easy, because the level of the top two is very, very high. Of course we have to work and we have to try. In my opinion we can reduce the gap.

    "I think that we have to buy only one, two players. Otherwise it's very difficult to improve immediately."

    Maurizio Sarri and Jurgen KloppImage source, Getty Images
  10. 'A massive opportunity'published at 14:03 British Summer Time 8 May 2019

    Chelsea v Frankfurt (Thu, 20:00 BST)

    Chelsea

    "We've achieved Champions League football but this is a chance to reach a final," added Loftus-Cheek.

    "As Chelsea, we want to win trophies so this is a massive opportunity for us. We won't relax.

    "It will feel different for me to win a trophy this season because I have helped the team so much in the Europa League campaign."

  11. 'The best spell of my Chelsea career'published at 13:59 British Summer Time 8 May 2019

    Chelsea v Frankfurt (Thu, 20:00 BST)

    Chelsea

    "This is the best spell of my Chelsea career in terms of games and goals," said midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek.

    "It is due to playing more and being largely injury-free. It's time to stop being seen as a young player and earn my rewards on merit.

    "I've learned how to manage my ongoing back issues and have been free from problems for weeks.

    "Playing every three days means I need to rest properly and work with the medical staff but they are finding solutions."

    Ruben Loftus-CheekImage source, Getty Images
  12. Postpublished at 13:56 British Summer Time 8 May 2019

    Chelsea v Frankfurt (Thu, 20:00 BST)

    Chelsea

    "In a semi-final you have to play against a strong team with very strong players," added Sarri.

    "It's difficult to be the favourite in a semi-final."

    Maurizio SarriImage source, Getty Images
  13. Postpublished at 13:55 British Summer Time 8 May 2019

    Chelsea v Frankfurt (Thu, 20:00 BST)

    Chelsea

    Update on Chelsea appeal to the Court of Arbitration on their transfer ban.

    Meanwhile, Midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek has been talking to the media ahead of his side's Europa League semi-final second leg at Stamford Bridge on Thursday night.

    He's coming up after the latest from Sarri.

  14. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 13:51 British Summer Time 8 May 2019

    #bbcfootball or text 81111 (UK only)

    Stand down James' neighbours, he's fine!

    I stayed up until 5.30 am, laying in bed, going over all the possibilities in that football game, contemplating the odds of that happening. Pretty sure my neighbours thought there was a murder next door from all my shouting. Nope, it was just another night at Anfield.

    James

  15. 'Interesting' players out on loanpublished at 13:49 British Summer Time 8 May 2019

    Chelsea v Frankfurt (Thu, 20:00 BST)

    Chelsea

    "There are two or three players who have been out on loan this season who are 'interesting'," Sarri said.

    "I do not want to name names now. But the level they have been playing at must be considered."

  16. Chelsea to take appeal to Court of Arbitration for Sportpublished at 13:47 British Summer Time 8 May 2019
    Breaking

    Chelsea

    Chelsea's appeal over the transfer ban was refused.

    Full story and we'll bring you more when we get it.

    Official statement: Chelsea have announced they will take their appeal against a two-window transfer ban, upheld by FIFA's appeals committee, to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

  17. Postpublished at 13:45 British Summer Time 8 May 2019

    Chelsea v Frankfurt (Thu, 20:00 BST)

    Chelsea

    Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi underwent surgery after suffering a ruptured Achilles in the Blues' 2-2 draw with Burnley in April.

    Hudson OdoiImage source, Getty Images
  18. 'We deserve a trophy'published at 13:40 British Summer Time 8 May 2019

    Chelsea v Frankfurt (Thu, 20:00 BST)

    Chelsea

    More from Maurizio Sarri:

    "We want to reach the Europa League final and win it because we deserve a trophy this season.

    "I am delighted at achieving the club's target of making the top four.

    "A number of our players have improved this season including Callum Hudson-Odoi, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Ross Barkley.

    "Even though there were problems this season, Sarri believes things are going in the right direction."

  19. Injury news: Kante OUTpublished at 13:37 British Summer Time 8 May 2019

    Chelsea v Frankfurt (Thu, 20:00 BST)

    Chelsea

    Sarri confirms N'Golo Kante needs to rest for a couple of weeks, and the hope is he would be fit for the final if Chelsea make it.

    Kante was injured during Chelsea's game against Watford at the weekend.

    KanteImage source, Getty Images