Klopp hails 'unstoppable' Messi after Barca star shines in CL semi
Jurgen Klopp admitted Lionel Messi was "unstoppable" on Wednesday after he left Liverpool needing a miracle to reach the Champions League final.
Luis Suarez poked in against his former club before Messi hit a late double, the second a stunning free-kick for his 600th Barca goal, as his team took a 3-0 lead from a pulsating semi-final first leg ahead of next week's return at Anfield.
"He's unstoppable," said Klopp afterwards.
"Obviously we couldn't defend the free-kick. What a strike. He's a world-class player but I knew that already. It's no surprise."
"If you lose away it's not a massive problem as long as you score a goal. That's our problem tonight - it doesn't make our life any easier."
"They can still make us suffer," said Barca coach Ernesto Valverde. "The result is good but the tie is open."
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