There was no surprise in Porto and Liverpool meet Barcelona in the Champions League semi-finals. Naturally, eyes have shifted to the calendar to see who has the advantage.
Barcelona have La Liga virtually won, only needing nine of the 18 points remaining. Liverpool lead the Premier League but having played one more game than Man City who will be champions if they win all their matches. Liverpool have four games left and City five, with Jurgen Klopp’s side two points ahead.
Although that implies Barca have an advantage, there are other factors in Liverpool’s favour.
They have to play two games before the first leg at Camp Nou on May 1. Cardiff on Sunday and then Huddersfield on Friday 26.
Valverde’s side have to play on Saturday against Real Sociedad, on Tuesday against Alaves and then on Saturday 27 against Levante.
As well as having an extra game, Barca have one day less to prepare for the first leg.
Ahead of the second leg at Anfield, it’s Barca who will have extra rest.
Barca play in Vigo on Saturday May 4, while Liverpool play on Sunday May 5, leaving the Reds less than 50 hours to prepare for the semi-final return on May 7 at 9pm.
Klopp could rest players in that game, although the team need to win to maintain their Premier League bid. Should Liverpool slip up before then, though, the league would effectively be City’s and Klopp could rotate heavily to focus on Barca.
Zere8
59
Stop the word exchange guys..we should respect each other at this point, anyone came into the semi are worthy opponent especially barca, they are the favourite, yes you can support your own team, but dont insult your opponent, they are not from farmer league
Ditbosyz
57
this should be the final. probably the two best teams in the world at the moment with the best striker messi and the best defender van dijk going head to head. it is going to be one hell of a clash however i expect liverpool to come out on top mostly due to the second leg being at anfield which is a fortress. messi will definitely score though but i dont think it will be enough
Leubdotuyz
50
Barca the calender favour because we only need 7 points to win laliga valverdy will surely drop some players in the laliga matches to keep the others fresh Liverpool have to keep there foot on the gas to win the league most likely klopp will be going all out blazing to keep ahead of man city we don't need to do so and we have as much players who is capable of playing these games in laliga so for me am not even going to worry myself and by now valverdy should already learn enough sense and know it is a must he have to rest Messi a few others for the champions league clash am so confident that couthino is going to play a great roll in these 2 legs mark my words I can't wait to see another celebration like the one of Tuesday to show the badminded BARCELONA fans them he still have what it takes and he is willing to fight till the end .
Jeecdmprs
47
actually I'm an Liverpool an Barcelona fan an I'm telling you that this Match going be an classic with or without Messi ,Messi Played against a FIFA 7 Manchester United which was bad defensively Barcelona is the worst team in the league because of Messi we are going to talk bad about Liverpool hell no 😂 Liverpool is as good as anyone in Europe I believe in my that Liverpool going to win the second leg at home we never walk alone ❤️🇬🇧
Edoo87
46
i think barca , he can by even by Lamasia in some matches but Liverpol must win all matches & barca want just no lose & one win only from 6 matches
thap045
45
Liverpool have only 1% chance to win.... Because Barcelona have strong midfielder and the best passing accuracy with faster than any club which help to attacker...
Pedeikmpy
43
Liverpool have less chance to beat barca in 2legs, if it is final I would av agree good luck clues
rami_mohsen
31
let shaqiri and Origi and Sturidge play against Cardiff and Huddersfield and moreno as left back(just in Huddersfield) and gomez as right back