The return leg of the UEFA Champions League semi final between Barcelona and Liverpool was played at Anfield last night with Liverpool overturning a 3-0 deficit at Camp Nou to progress to the final for the second consecutive time.
It was a more than a herculean task for the Reds as they were without EPL top scorer Mohammed Salah and Brazilian forward Roberto Firmino.
Here are five lessons we learnt from their victory.


1.It is not over until it is over. This lesson can be learnt from both teams. Maybe Barcelona thought it was a done deal with the 3-0 lead at the Nou camp. They led via goals from Messi and Suarez. Messi scored a stunning free-kick from outside the box in that game but failed to replicate his effort last night. Barcelona were lack lustre in their performance and failed to realise that 90 minutes was enough to overturn the score line. Liverpool on the other hand were resolute and determined and their attitude paid off.

2.No matter how strong your opponent is, he has a weak point. Liverpool must have studied the weaknesses of Barca and exploited it very well. They must have gotten inspiration from Roma who did it last year.

3. Don't underrate anyone. Two of Liverpool's best players had to sit out the match because of injuries and that logically reduced the firepower of Liverpool's attack. Life springs surprises and so did the fixture. Very few people gave Liverpool a chance and never expected a comeback. Klopp had to make do with bench favourites in Shaquiri and Origi and they turned in exceptional performances. Who thought Wijnaldum would have played the role of a super sub? If Barcelona came out firing on all cylinders and got a goal maybe they would have progressed.

4. One second of lack of concentration can make one lose the reward of a life time. Many people think that the last goal should have been cancelled but I feel that Barcelona's lack of concentration cost them dearly. Looking even at the other goals that were scored, they seemed to lose concentration and focus and Liverpool exploited it to their advantage.

5. Never ever give up. In life, it is only those who refuse to give up in their right endeavours that make it. Diligence and consistency are keys to success and greatness. In the end, it was the final result at Anfield that mattered, not the one at Nou camp.

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