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Published 15:27 29 Apr 2016 BST
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The Spanish side take a slender 1-0 lead to Liverpool for the second leg, thanks to an injury-time goal by substitute Adrian Lopez. Understandably they were ecstatic about both the significance and timing of the goal, and celebrated in suitably giddy manner. This left Klopp surprisingly ungracious.
"My first thought when everyone was celebrating around me was 'Sorry, this is not over yet, you still have to come to Anfield, too'. And we will be ready," said Klopp.
"It will be a completely different game. It's a holy place."
Many non-Scousers have taken umbrage to the comments, especially seeing as Liverpool were mocked previously this season when they 'celebrated' a home draw with West Brom. This was not lost in the backlash...
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