Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was brought to tears by his players after their stunning Champions League triumph over Barcelona.

Klopp admits there was a desperation to return to the final after last season's defeat to Real Madrid.

He choked back the tears after the Liverpool miracle to explain: “We just had to go back to the final.

“Last year we really felt we had to go back.

“After what happened against Madrid (in the 2018 final), we felt we can not let it stand like this, that is not possible.

“Now it's…I am so emotional. When I saw the tears in the eyes of my players, it is so special. I do know if it happened before, and I'm no sure it can ever happen again."

Klopp also praised the incredible atmosphere generated by the Anfield crowd, which not only sucked the ball into the net but also turned even mighty Barca into nervous wrecks.

“It was pounding like crazy. That is how I would describe it. You could feel it and probably hear it all over the world. I am so happy we could give the people this chance," he added.

“I don't think it could happen anywhere else. No chance. We know that this club is based on atmosphere, emotion, desire and football quality. you cut off one, it doesn't work. We know that. We had everything."