Liverpool hammer Barcelona 4-0 to storm UCL finals in historic comeback

- The Reds overturned Barcelona's three-goal advantage to stage a sensational comeback

- Both Origi and Wijnaldum scored a brace apiece to gift the Anfield outfit a memorable victory

Premier League giants, Liverpool, have have sealed a place in the Champions League finals.

Liverpool hammered Barcelona 4-0 at Anfield during the second leg of their semi-final fixture to qualify on a 4-3 goal aggregate.

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Kenya's Divock Origi and his team mate Georginio Wijnaldum each scored a brace to gift the Reds an incredible victory over the La Liga giants.

Liverpool went into the clash with the hope of staging a comeback, having suffered a 3-0 defeat in the reverse tie played at Nou Camp.

Buoyed by the home support, the Jurgen Klopp-tutored side kicked off the Tuesday night, May 7, clash in earnest, knowing too well they would book a place in the finals if they overturned Barcelona's three-goal advantage.

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The hosts went on to grab the opener within just seven minutes of game play via Origi who beat Ter Stegen from a follow up effort that was initially attempted by Jordan Henderson.

The early goal saw Liverpool take control of the opening exchanges of the tie as they confidently fended off Barcelona's advances upfront.

The home side eventually headed into the break with the advantage, before resuming hostilities again for the second half.

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Klopp was, however, forced to introduce Wijnaldum in place of Andy Robertson who suffered an injury earlier on.

The substitution paid off, with the Dutch midfielder doubling the advantage minutes later, before completing his brace two minutes later to make it 3-0.

Origi finally did the honours in the 79th to complete his brace for the night, as Liverpool marched to 4-0 victory to storm the Champions League finals on a 4-3 goal aggregate.

They will now face the winner between Tottenham Hotspur and Ajax Amsterdam in the finals for a chance to win the European title.

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