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Graeme Young

Liverpool hail Virgil van Dijk as fans turn Madrid red ahead of Champions League Final

It's not long until the biggest game of the season.

Liverpool are hours away from their date with destiny and their supporters are understandably making the most of every second.

The Reds faithful have descended on Madrid ahead of tonight's Champions League Final with Tottenham at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium.

Jurgen Klopp's side have been dominant over the past 18 months but are desperate for a trophy to seal their brilliant run in the European football's biggest competition.

You wouldn't blame Liverpool fans for being a bit nervous but there was no fear on display as the Reds took over Madrid city centre and one player was certainly on their minds.

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Virgil van Dijk proved at Celtic he was the real deal and the Dutch master defender is equally adored by the Reds faithful.

His name was on their lips as the party atmosphere was ramped up to the next level.

Watch the epic scenes in our player above.

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