Liverpool forward Divock Origi says he had practised the type of strike that defeated Barcelona in the Champions League semi-final.

Origi made it 4-0 for the Reds when he converted Trent Alexander-Arnold's corner with a sweeping strike across his body.

Although the goal was a spur of the moment piece of magic, Belgium international Origi has revealed there was some planning involved.

“Funnily enough, I had that shot a couple of times in training, I practised the shot, the side of the net from the angle. It wasn't bouncing, it was just a ball in," Origi told Liverpoolfc.com at this week's training camp in Marbella.

“But I think subconsciously, when the ball came, it helped me – I had more confidence because I knew I'd practised that shot. But, of course, in 10 [attempts] the chances are you can put it over or even in the middle of the goal.

“It was a very difficult finish because my back was turned to the ball. I was still looking and in the corner of my eye I saw Trent making a movement.

“I had to readjust quickly, turn my body 180 degrees and then try to put it into the side of the net. It was a hard movement with a bouncing ball as well, but luckily it went in so I'm happy."