Ernesto Valverde does not believe Liverpool defeat is haunting Barcelona

Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde rejected the suggestion his players had been psychologically scarred by their Champions League experience at the hands of Liverpool.

The Reds’ 4-0 comeback in the European semi-final second leg appeared to still be playing on the Barca squad’s minds in the build up to the Copa del Rey final with captain Lionel Messi admitting it was “tough to get back up”.

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