The Liverpool players realised back in September that they could challenge for domestic and European honours this season, according to goalkeeper Simon Mignolet.
Having suffered Champions League final heartbreak last season, the Reds brushed themselves down and have enjoyed a memorable season.
Jurgen Klopp’s men have been locked in an enthralling Premier League title tussle with Manchester City all campaign, while they have also reached the Champions League semi-finals.
And second-choice stopper Mignolet, who has fallen behind No.1 Alisson in the Anfield pecking order, has revealed the moment Liverpool knew they could challenge for silverware.
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Speaking to the Daily Mail , he said: “It all started so well. We had four victories before the first international break.
“When we came back we then had Tottenham at Wembley and PSG at home in the Champions League, two of the best teams in the world in quick succession.
“We beat Spurs 2-1, then scored three against PSG and blew them away. If we could play like that against Edinson Cavani, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe, why couldn't we do it to everyone else?
“We knew, there and then, we didn't need to be afraid of anyone.
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"We had a good run the previous season but we knew people would wonder if we could sustain it.
“So that game was the benchmark. That's where it all started.”
After losing 3-0 to Barcelona in the first-leg of their Champions League semi, Liverpool will now turn their attention to Newcastle this weekend.
The Reds visit St James’ Park on Saturday for their penultimate game of the league season, currently sitting one point behind league leaders City.
