Alisson Becker 7
No chance with Suarez's opener and made a smart stop from Coutinho early on. Sensible distribution. Late saves keep Liverpool in the tie.
Joe Gomez 6
His first start since December, was exposed at times but stuck to his task first half and a willing runner going forward. Started to struggle after an hour, not unsurprisingly.
Joel Matip 8
Some important blocks and interceptions but was caught napping slightly by Suarez for the opener. Made amends with great tackle on the same player second half.
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Virgil van Dijk 6
Dealt with Messi decisively in one passage of play. Not quite his usual composed self up against Suarez, but not alone there. Good interception prevented a Barcelona second, but slow to react for Messi's second.
Andy Robertson 8
Riled the home crowd with one excellent challenge on Messi, and was his usual progressive self down the left. So important at both ends of the pitch.
Fabinho 6
Worked hard first half but no disgrace in being shown up a few times by Messi. His passing was at times a little slack but determination and tackling made up for it. Booked for the free-kick for Messi's second.
James Milner 7
Started on the right but switched to the left after Keita's substitution and far more influential as a consequence. Twice close after the break. Dumped Messi to the ground at one point – revenge for that nutmeg the other year, no doubt.
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Naby Keita 6
Started brightly but was caught by a strong challenge from Rakitic that eventually led to his substitution.
Mohamed Salah 7
Regularly destroyed Alba and Lenglet with his pace, but the final ball was too often missing. So frustrating. Drew a fine save from Ter Stegen second half and missed a great chance late on.
Gini Wijnaldum 5
Playing ostensibly in the Firmino role, if a little deeper. Some good touches early on but disappeared almost completely before the break. Better in the second half, but not his fault really.
Sadio Mane 7
Effective both when pressing and moving forward. Guilty, however, of a bad miss, even if he was stretching for the ball somewhat. Always a danger with his pace.
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Jordan Henderson (for Keita 24) 7
No doubt hurting from being benched, put in a brilliant pass for Mane and full of energy.
Roberto Firmino (for Wijnaldum 79)
Saw an effort cleared off the line.
Divock Origi (for Milner 85)
Too late to make a difference.
