Liverpool 4-0 Barcelona: 5 Tactics from Klopp that won the game

#4 Substitutions

Liverpool v Barcelona - UEFA Champions League Semi Final: Second Leg

In the first half, despite taking the early lead, Liverpool failed to take full control of the game. The Premier League side had successfully pushed Barcelona against the wall but had not been able to score the goals that were needed on the night. Klopp realised that Liverpool needed a drive from the midfield that would see his team through and he made a spectacular change in the break.

With Andy Robertson picking up a slight niggle in the first half, Klopp replaced him with Wijnaldum and shifted Milner to the left back role. Because Robertson was integral to the way Liverpool play, this was a move that could have backfired. Klopp showed a lot of courage to attempt such a change in tactics and his courage soon bore fruit.

Wijnaldum scored two quickfire goals in the second half and took the game away from Barcelona. He gave Liverpool the upper edge and the momentum needed to go for the kill. The German also brought on Gomez and Sturridge to provide Liverpool stability during the later stages.

It was Klopp’s wise substitutions that ultimately helped Liverpool win the game.