Ernesto Valverde speaks out on Liverpool ahead of their Champions League tie

Barcelona will face Liverpool in the Champions League semi-finals. The English side reached the last four of the competition after dispatching of Porto. The Catalans qualified for this stage by defeating Manchester United. Catalan giants’ boss Ernesto Valverde has spoken out on Liverpool ahead of their match. “We know Liverpool are fighting City for the league, they are a really powerful team with extraordinary forwards with a high level of pressure and pace,” said Valverde. “Klopp is doing what he did at Dortmund. They've only lost one game in the Premier League this season, and that says everything about their strength. It's a recognisable team. If you see the first XI from final to tomorrow, there's been a change in goal and maybe Keita, but it's pretty much the same team. That they have played the final gives them extra experience. “Liverpool are a fearful opponent and a very good one. I watched Liverpool v Chelsea and the first 15 minutes of the second half was decided. We need to have a response with Liverpool's ability to push you towards your own goal. “Liverpool play a high defence and try to steal the ball in your half so they can make the most of their speed. They want the spaces to hurt you” The first leg of the tie will be played in the Camp Nou, on Wednesday, May 1. The Return leg will be played following Tuesday, May 7, at Anfield.

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