‘I just want to say sorry to our supporters… they were just cleverer than us’: Tearful Sergio Busquets apologises after Barcelona’s Champions League collapse against Liverpool A tearful Sergio Busquets apologised to Barcelona fans after loss to Liverpool Leading 3-0 from the first leg, Barcelona, remarkably, lost 4-0 at Anfield Busquets lamented that his side endured another Champions League collapse Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde was left stunned by the defeat By Pete Jenson for MailOnline Published: 22:49 BST, 7 May 2019 | Updated: 22:56 BST, 7 May 2019 Viewcomments Barcelona were left shell-shocked and tearful as Liverpool blew them away at Anfield. Sergio Busquets’ eyes filled with tears when interviewed pitchside by Spanish television. With Anfield still in full voice roaring out you’ll never walk alone he admitted: ‘They were better than us. They went after the game from the first minute. Sergio Busquets, pictured with Gerard Pique, was tearful after Barcelona's defeat ‘We had chances to score the goal we needed but it was not to be. I can’t say anything more. With the tears welling up he added: ‘I just want to say sorry to the supporters. After Roma [last year’s 3-0 defeat that knocked them out] we didn’t want this to happen again. ‘If you don’t press against a team like this and you don’t take your chances then you’re in trouble. It’s hard to say anything else. We are sorry to our fans. I don’t know what happened with the last goal. They were just cleverer than us.’ Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde was left stunned by his team's Champions League exit Coach Ernesto Valverde was stunned by the defeat. ‘I still have not come to terms with it,’ he said. ‘They started aggressively but we expected that. They scored early but we got into the game. ‘But then they get the second and the third. The score is maybe a bit exaggerated but when it’s 4-0 you cannot make excuses. We couldn’t overcome the pressure they put us under.’ Asked about the corner that gave Liverpool their winner, he added: ‘It surprised me. It surprised everyone. Everyone has to take responsibility.’ Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu reflected upon another Champions League collapse Valverde’s position will now be questioned. ‘We had this happen to us last year,’ said club president Josep Bartomeu. ‘I feel bad for the supporters. Credit to Liverpool. But there are no explanations because this happened a year ago.’ Spanish media gave a ruthless appraisal calling the result a 'massacre' and a 'debacle'. The Spanish television broadcaster covering the game could be heard closing its commentary declaring: 'Tonight you have witnessed a miracle.' Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility