By Press Association Reporter
Published: 17:24 BST, 8 May 2019 | Updated: 17:24 BST, 8 May 2019
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Xherdan Shaqiri revealed tears were shed in the dressing room as the achievement of overcoming Barcelona to reach a second successive Champions League final dawned on Liverpool's players.
On a highly charged and emotional night at Anfield, the squad - players and backroom staff - celebrated as one with fans in front of the Kop after overturning a 3-0 first-leg deficit to win 4-3.
Many were visibly moved by the experience and some could not hold back once they had reached the sanctuary of the dressing room, especially after suffering heartbreak in a bizarre final against Real Madrid in Kiev almost 12 months ago.
Xherdan Shaqiri revealed tears were shed in the dressing room after the win over Barcelona
'Crazy. Everyone was shocked, like they couldn't believe it. We were celebrating, some of the guys were crying. Me? No! I am just so happy, so happy to have helped,' said the Switzerland international, making his first start since
