• Written by Michael Knight
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Liverpool v Barcelona Betting Odds: UEFA Champions League Match Preview and Latest News

The Reds host the Spanish giants for the Champions League semi-final second led. The visitors lead 3-0.

LIVERPOOL  LATEST NEWS
The Reds were beaten 3-0 at the Camp Nou against Barcelona in the first leg. Now they need a miracle to progress in the second successive Champions League.

Liverpool is looking to become the third team in the history of the European Cup to come from three goals down after the first leg of a semi-final and progress to the final of the competition.

In the Premier League escaped with a vital 3-2 away win against Newcastle. The battle for the title race continues, with Klopp’s side need to take all the three points in the final day while Manchester City has to lose points.

Only one defeat in the last 21 games in all competitions, with 15 wins and 5 draws. Without a loss at home in the Champions League for 13 (8 wins and 4 draws) consecutive games.

The German coach has to cope with his to main attackers, as Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino are injured. Also, midfielder Keita will miss the rest of the season.

BARCELONA LATEST NEWS
The Blaugrana made a 50/50 convincing performance, beating Liverpool 3-0 and are clear favorites to qualify in the final.

Luis Suarez opened the score and Lionel Messi added two, scoring his first goals against the British giants.

Has lost only one game in the last 10 away games in the Champions League. Unbeaten in 11 successive fixtures in the competition, with 8 wins and 3 draws.

In La Liga Ernesto Valverde rotated with all starting eleven against Celta, suffering a 2-0 away defeat at the Balaidos.

The Catalan giants are without midfielder Rafinha and attacker Dembele, as both suffer from injury problems.

LIVERPOOL V BARCELONA  MATCH ODDS*
Let’s take a look at main and special odds markets offered at bet365 website :

• Full Time Result (1X2) : 2.50 – 3.75 – 2.80
• Under/Over 2.5 Goals : 2.30 (Under) – 1.61 (Over)
• Draw No Bet: 1.80 (Liverpool) – 1.90 (Barcelona )
• Both Teams to Score: 1.50 (Yes) –  2.50 (No)
• Halftime Result (1X2): 3.00 – 2.37 – 3.20
• A Penalty in the match:  3.00 (Yes) – 1.36 (No)
• Lionel Messi Anytime Scorer: 1.90
• *bet365 odds as offered at 06/05, 10:00CET (subject to change without prior notice)

MATCHUP TO WATCH
Sadio Mane has to step up and play without his two fellow attackers. The Liverpool striker is so vital this season, scoring and assisting goals and surely can make the difference.

Lionel Messi is the man to watch, with the Argentine being in top form. Barcelona’s superstar has scored 26 goals in just 33 Champions League matches against English clubs.