Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp didn't have much to smile about as his side were beaten 3-0 by Barcelona on Wednesday night.
The Reds have it all to do as they look to pull off mission impossible in the second leg at Anfield next Tuesday following a heavy defeat.
It was a tough night for Klopp's men - but the German could not help but offer a wry smile at Lionel Messi's exquisite free-kick that put the game out of reach.
Messi's long-range wonder strike was the 600th goal of his Barcelona career - and as he celebrated, fans spotted Klopp's beaming smile as he admired the Argentine genius.
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Fans asked: "Who else noticed that Klopp laughed when Messi scored that freekick?" - and plenty picked up on his grin.
"Even Klopp couldn't stop himself smiling when Messi scored the free kick," one fan wrote, whilst another said: "There’s something about that Klopp smile when Messi scores from 35 yards that we can all relate to".
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Another commented: "Even Klopp was literally smiling when Messi scored that free kick, sometimes you have to appreciate what you're witnessing".
"Klopp actually laughed when Messi scored that free kick... even he was in awe," a further user pointed out.
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Klopp's expression showed he was in awe of what he had seen as Messi stunned his side - and he heaped praise on the Barcelona star after the game.
“At these moments he’s unstoppable,” he told reporters.
"What can I say?"
