The Reds’ tilt at continental glory continued in remarkable, unforgettable circumstances on Tuesday when Barcelona were vanquished 4-0 at Anfield in the last-four second leg. Tottenham Hotspur await in the final in Madrid on June 1.

And, on Sunday, Van Dijk and his teammates go into the campaign’s last round of top-flight matches trailing leaders Manchester City by one point.

Jürgen Klopp’s side also reached the Champions League final last season, of course, and Van Dijk believes the foundations have been laid for future success.