Liverpool fans heap praise on Alexander-Arnold after Barcelona

Liverpool 4-Barcelona 0

Liverpool hosted Barcelona in their Champions League semi-final second-leg on Tuesday.

Jurgen Klopp’s side headed into the game with a huge mountain to climb.

The Reds lost the first leg 3-0 at the Nou Camp, meaning they had to score at least four goals on Tuesday.

Liverpool were also without both Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah for the tie.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – MAY 07: Luis Suarez of Barcelona battles for possession with Andy Robertson of Liverpool during the UEFA Champions League Semi Final second leg match between Liverpool and Barcelona at Anfield on May 07, 2019 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Alexander-Arnold steals the show

Despite the huge task ahead of them, though, Liverpool started the game very brightly with Divock Origi opening the scoring in the 7^th minute.

What a start for Liverpool!

Divock Origi gets them off to a flier and Anfield is rocking pic.twitter.com/mRKCZaKWPL

— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) May 7, 2019

The first half would finish 1-0 to Liverpool thanks to a few good stops from Alisson.

It would largely be Luis Suarez who stole the headlines during the first 45 at Anfield though.

During his time at Liverpool, the Uruguayan wasn’t exactly the most sportsmanlike player.

Suarez would use some of that behaviour against Liverpool on Tuesday.

The forward would make the most of every tackle committed on him and was generally just a pain in Liverpool’s side.

The most notable incident in the first-half was when Suarez looked to kick out at Andy Robertson, who then went down injured.

Has Luis Suárez kicked out at Andy Robertson here?

The Scot goes down after a coming together with the Barcelona striker. pic.twitter.com/0TbHfRmZ1i

— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) 7 May 2019

Robertson got back to his feet eventually but was then taken off during the break.

Suarez no doubt regrets injuring Robertson, however, as, incredibly, his replacement, Georginio Wijnaldum, went on to score twice within 11 minutes of coming on.

LIVERPOOL HAVE A THIRD!!!!!

Georginio Wijnaldum the Champions League hero!!!!

pic.twitter.com/eLroWtnpJ6

— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) May 7, 2019

Trent Alexander-Arnold then played a quick corner to Origi who netted his second to make it 4-0.

Trent Alexander-Arnold caught Barca napping

A nightmare for Barcelona. Dreamland for Liverpool pic.twitter.com/fjeSTvG5dw

— B/R Football (@brfootball) May 7, 2019

TAA also got the assist for Liverpool’s second of the game.

As a result, Liverpool fans have been heaping praise on the youngster.

Twitter reaction

Absolutely superb from Trent Alexander-Arnold. What a game he’s had. He’s 20 years old.

— James Ducker (@TelegraphDucker) May 7, 2019

Just when you think Trent Alexander-Arnold’s season couldn’t get any better.

He does that in the semi-final of a Champions League at Anfield.

— bet365 (@bet365) May 7, 2019

14 – Trent Alexander-Arnold has provided more assists in all competitions than any other @LFC player this season. Scenes. #LIVBAR

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) May 7, 2019

This boy Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool is a great player…. You want to argue with your keyboard?

— Oni Samson (@Shameh_NG) May 7, 2019

This is Anfield!
Give Trent Alexander-Arnold a medal

— Malcolm X! (@_aaworldwide) May 7, 2019

Trent Alexander Arnold >>>>>>>>

— C. (@cmkmotta) May 7, 2019

Trent alexander arnold has a brain the size of a galaxy

— A̸n̸d̸e̸r̸s̸ (@Frosthartz) May 7, 2019

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Published on May 8, 2019

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