Liverpool have suffered a major blow at Nou Camp after Barcelona failed to show them any mercy.
Barcelona thrashed the Reds 3-0 after having struggled with the stubborn Liverpool who took control of the ball most of the time in both first half second half.
A goal by Luis Suarez and two from Lionel Messi gave Barcelona upper hand and they have put one foot on the final.
Liverpool showed a classic display until the 26th minute when Suarez sneaked past the defenders and touched the ball after a nice cross.
Liverpool once again took control of the game in the second half and made many attempts before Messi totally confusing them with his nice goal from Suarez and a sublime free-kick.
Barcelona will be travelling to Anfield to face Liverpool for their second leg of the Champions League semi-final.