How Many Times Has Barcelona Beaten Liverpool?

By Michael Ferguson

Barcelona and Liverpool have a long-standing rivalry in football, with both clubs having a rich history of success in their respective leagues. Over the years, they have faced each other numerous times in various competitions, including the UEFA Champions League.

So, how many times has Barcelona beaten Liverpool? Let’s take a closer look at their head-to-head record.

Barcelona vs Liverpool: Head-to-Head Record

Barcelona and Liverpool have played against each other 10 times in total, with Barcelona winning 4 matches, Liverpool winning 3 matches, and 3 matches ending in a draw.

Their first meeting

The first time these two teams met was back in the 1975-76 UEFA Cup semi-finals. Barcelona won the first leg at home 1-0 before losing the second leg away from home by the same scoreline.

The match went to extra time, but neither team could find a winner which meant that the tie went to a replay. In the replay, Liverpool won 1-0 thanks to a goal from Kevin Keegan.

Champions League Meetings

Their next meeting was much later in history, during the quarter-finals of the 2001 UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup when Barcelona won both legs (3-1 on aggregate).

In recent years, Barcelona and Liverpool have crossed paths several times in the UEFA Champions League. The most memorable encounter between them was during the semi-finals of the 2018-19 season when Barcelona won at home by three goals to nil before losing away from home by four goals to nil against an inspired Liverpool side who eventually went on to win the competition.

Their last meeting

Their most recent meeting was during the group stages of the 2019-20 Champions League season when Barcelona won at Camp Nou by three goals to nil while drawing away at Anfield.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Barcelona has beaten Liverpool four times in their 10 meetings, with Liverpool winning three times and the remaining three matches ending in draws. While they may not have played each other as frequently as some other teams, the rivalry between these two clubs is always intense and highly anticipated by football fans all over the world.

  • Barcelona has beaten Liverpool four times
  • Liverpool has beaten Barcelona three times
  • Three matches have ended in a draw

If you’re a fan of either club, it’s always exciting to see them play against each other. Who knows what the future holds for this rivalry? We’ll just have to wait and see.