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The ESPN FC panel say Lionel Messi alone makes Barcelona favourites over Liverpool. Are the Reds good enough to stop him? BARCELONA, Spain -- Ernesto Valverde hopes the goal Philippe Coutinho scored against Manchester United will feed his confidence ahead of a reunion with Liverpool in the Champions League semifinals. Coutinho, 26, has endured a difficult second season at Barcelona. The Brazilian has been in and out of Valverde's side and has been criticised by supporters and the local media for his performances when he has played. An injury to Ousmane Dembele has allowed him a run in the team recently, though, and... - Read More, Here