Liverpool’s comeback against Barcelona on Van Dijk’s mind ahead of Atletico test

Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk plans to invoke the spirit of last season’s semi-final comeback against Barcelona as the Reds seek to keep alive the defence of their Champions League title.

The task against Atletico Madrid is not as extreme as last May’s second leg – when they had to overturn a 3-0 deficit – but it will still be a tough ask to break down the visitors who lead 1-0 from three weeks ago.

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