Liverpool 4-0 Barcelona - 6 Reasons why Liverpool completed the 'remontada'

#5 Super Gini and Divock

Wijnaldum got a brace in the match

Gini Wijnaldum was signed from Newcastle in the summer of 2015, with his energetic displays and box-to-box abilities making him a shoo-in for Klopp’s tactical demands.

The Netherlands international has seen his creativity stifled since making the switch to Anfield, but even from his withdrawn role, he continues to impress and has been a key cog in the progressive wheel at Liverpool under Klopp.

Having starred in the first leg, the 28-year-old was a surprise omission from the starting lineup in the second leg as Klopp preferred a midfield trio of James Milner, Jordan Henderson and Fabinho.

There must have been groans by Liverpool fans all over the world when ever reliable left-back Andrew Robertson pulled up with an injury, but they very much benefitted from this misfortune, as it offered the opportunity for Wijnaldum to step off the bench in his stead.

Within nine minutes, Gini had made his mark, as he struck a shot from just outside the box which nestled into the net to give Liverpool a crucial second goal.

Just two minutes later, he was at it again, rising highest to nod home a Ronaldo-esque nodder into the post and level the tie on aggregate.

He stated that he was ‘angry’ at being on the bench in his post-match interview and he showed the folly in Klopp’s decision by stepping off the bench to make a massive impact on the tie.

For his part, Divock Origi has never been a mainstay in the Liverpool setup ever since his 2014 arrival, having to settle for a spot on the fringes which was compounded by the terrific form of Liverpool's front three.

Having made just 19 appearances in all competitions so far this season (with most of those coming off the bench), it would have been scarcely believable that Origi would be starting a Champions League semifinal in the colours of Liverpool.

However, he was the beneficiary of the unfortunate injury to Roberto Firmino as it handed him a rare chance to start a match.

It was an opportunity that the 24-year-old grabbed with relish, as he proved decisive in the tie, showing great predatory instinct to turn the ball into the net for the opener after Stegen had parried into his path, while he was also on hand to benefit from the ingenuity of Arnold's quickfire corner kick which caught the Barcelona backline off guard and put the tie to bed.