The hosts reacted to last week’s hammering by dropping not just Kante but also their entire front three in a major rotation. The result was a very bright performances with chances aplenty, but Haaland in particular was unable to bury any that came his way while De Gea was equal to the 10 shots that were on target. Carrcelona were on the back foot throughout, with knocks to Son and Lukaku disrupting what attacking efforts they could muster, and were let off when Taison hammered a low shot just past the post late in the second half. Not a classic but a first point for Klopp’s men.

By Jessup K. Rodriguez