Arsene Wenger was perhaps the first pundit to predict Liverpool's stunning comeback against Barcelona... insisting before the first leg that Anfield was 'the most heated stadium in Europe'.
Speaking ahead of the first leg on beIN Sports, Wenger said: 'Liverpool is strong where Barcelona is weak, for me. Because if you don't score goals against Barcelona you're guilty.
'But Barcelona can score as well. That's what we have to see tonight [the first leg].
'Liverpool has another asset that comes out, because let's not forget that Liverpool did not win the Championship for 30 years, but in Europe they do well. Why? Anfield.
'A home game. This is the most heated stadium in Europe. In the return leg, it's the only place you don't want to go is to Anfield.
'Because the atmosphere and everything is special there. So I am keen to see what they do tonight.'
Barcelona did of course secure a 3-0 home victory, despite Liverpool's impressive performance, but almost nobody could have anticipated what was to come a week later at Anfield.
Kartik-thereds
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Its time Barcelona hire Arsene Wenger!!!
Feilds
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From Barcelona to Bottlelona F.C [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Salahliver
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Brilliant game from the anfield masters and now the ball ⚽️ boy 👦 has just sent the school boys back to where they belongs to..congratulations my Liverpool team and England cos I see them having a great players now a day 💪💪💪 YNWA ®️
MaireBurns000
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wenger is a professional. and I respect him so much. but people keep saying he's not normal when he said facts and listens to mourinho who's always falling asleep on his feet. it's about time people give wenger the credit he deserves.... from Liverpool fan.. YNWA
M_B-7
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Wenger is a Diamond. He hasn't players as good as Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea but still managed to be in top 4s. Once he had players like Henry and Arsenal went whole EPL season undefeated, "Invincible". Imagine if he had a squad like Real Madrid & FC Barcelona, no wonder he would have won 4-5 UCL's. One of the best manager in the history of Football.
asiwome
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A home game. This is the most heated stadium in Europe. In the return leg, it's the only place you don't want to go is to Anfield.Wenger u said it all thank u