This was Liverpool's first visit to the colossal Nou Camp and a Barcelona side including the legendary Johan Cruyff awaited in the UEFA Cup semi-finals.

The Reds were simply superb as John Toshack's 13th-minute effort set up a first-leg victory.

Phil Thompson's goal in the return leg at Anfield helped secure a 2-1 aggregate win to send Liverpool to the final, where they would beat Club Brugge to claim the trophy for a second time.