Jurgen Klopp sat in the same seat he had done four days earlier and, once again, he began to speak with meaning and purpose.
Liverpool's manager had used his perch on Friday to discuss a bright future and outline, having signed a contract extension, his hopes for the next four years. There was optimism then, excitement and anticipation about what might be achievable.
This time, though, in the media room at his club's training facility, there was realism, caution and a warning. Liverpool hold a two-goal advantage over Villarreal and many expect they will finish the job on Tuesday night to secure their third trip to the biggest game of all in five years.