I do not know how many people watch Barcelona regularly, but this is how they approach some games. They play two up top, sit deep and look to counter. And that is what they did majority of the game. It was their back four, and the midfield four simply sitting back, Messi walking most of the game and waiting for a ball to come his way with Suarez doing some pressing.
At this level, the team that takes its chances is the one that mostly goes on to the final. This may not be the Barcelona team that Guardiola had, it is not the team that had Messi, Neymar and Suarez terrorizing teams, but they still have Messi. And when he is at his best or close to it, there is nothing a team can do to stop him.
Could have had two goals, but they could have also done better with some of their counters. Have a proper go at it at Anfield, that is all a fan can ask for.
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