By Laurie Whitwell for the Daily Mail
Published: 23:39 BST, 17 April 2019 | Updated: 23:40 BST, 17 April 2019
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Jurgen Klopp described Liverpool's progression into the semi-finals of the Champions League for the second successive season as a 'big statement' and said he was looking forward to thinking up a way to beat Barcelona.
Liverpool eventually made light work Porto, winning 4-1 at the Estadio do Dragao to advance 6-1 on aggregate, and while Klopp has Lionel Messi at the back of his mind his immediate concern is facing a rejuvenated Cardiff on Sunday.
Klopp's team look well-equipped to continue their challenge on two fronts, with Roberto Firmino rested for the first half in Portugal before coming on to score, with Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah and Virgil Van Dijk getting the other goals.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is looking forward to their upcoming meeting with Barcelona
'Now we are in the semi-final against Barcelona, I'm really happy about the fact we play them,' Klopp said. 'It is really good news that there is a competition, a proper football game between Liverpool and Barcelona. We will find things we think we could use. I'm looking forward to it.
'To be in the semi-final for a second time in a row is a big statement. We will go there, it's difficult, everybody tries it and nobody did it in the last few years.
'I'm really proud of the boys, it is