Klopp's worrying trend in finals began when his Borussia Dortmund side lost an all-German Champions League final to Bayern Munich in 2013, while he lost the biggest game in club football last year when Real Madrid beat Liverpool 3-1. Sometimes by luck, but in the last seven years I am a world record holder in winning semi-finals," a smiling Klopp told a news conference. "If I was the reason for losing six finals in a row then everyone should worry! The affable Klopp poked more fun at his poor record in one-off matches by jokingly suggesting that UEFA directors proposing changes to the Champions League could consider awarding the trophy to semi-final winners. "We still have fantastic football games, the boys made this step, that's the reason for 97 points.

Source: The Star May 31, 2019 17:15 UTC