Barcelona go into the second leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal with a big advantage but an extremely tough challenge left against Liverpool at Anfield. Barça have every reason to be confident, but given last season’s failure against AS Roma, it’s clear they also can’t be overconfident.
Fitness and form
Liverpool come into the second leg bruised and battered while Barcelona are well-rested. It was an obvious contrast. The Reds had to fight tooth and nail to keep their league title hopes alive, with a late 3-2 win over Newcastle United.