And that's not to mention Naby Keita and Adam Lallana, both of whom are done for the season. Liverpool were down two players who would walk into any 11 in the EPL and two more who would be key components in any side.
As someone most of us loathe once said, "Football, bloody hell." I DVR'd the match and didn't get to watch until late last night. Almost didn't, thinking like you and most that Barca would score at least one. Holy hell... Just an utterly immense performance from Liverpool. They played from the first kick with immense courage, belief, and energy. Got at Barca's throat early and didn't let go. It annoys me when Liverpool fans talk about "Anfield Magic," but damn if that place doesn't summon up something for a European match. I also enjoyed the fact that Suarez kicking Robertson out of the game led to Wijnaldum replacing him at the half. Darn Suarez.
The Final should be entertaining, whomever makes it through tonight. I'm thinking Ajax, given they're taking an away goal back home and Spurs' recent run of form, but then I was also thinking Barca yesterday, so who knows. It would be nice to Ajax win it before 3/4 of their team gets sold, like jsauce said.