Published 15:17 IST, June 29th 2020

Barcelona star Luis Suarez opens up on regret of goal celebration vs Liverpool at Camp Nou

Barcelona striker Luis Suarez lifted the lid on his infamous goal celebration against Liverpool in last season's UCL semi-final first leg at Camp Nou.

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'Liverpool win Premier League title' story has been talk of town as a number of former Liverpool stars have jumped on bandwagon to congratulate success of English giants. Barcelona star and former Liverpool icon Luis Suarez was one of m. Apart from congratulating his former team,  Barcelona attacker dressed  anger he caused Reds faithful with Luis Suarez celebration following his goal against Jurgen Klopp's Reds in last season's Champions League semi-final at Camp Nou.

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Liverpool win Premier League: Barcelona star Luis Suarez celebration against former club

While speaking to Liverpool's official website, 33-year-old Uruguayan explained reasons behind Luis Suarez celebration against Liverpool in last season's UCL semi-final. Liverpool drew Barcelona in UCL semi-final and Catalonians took early le in first leg when Luis Suarez finished from close range. However, what surprised most fans was Luis Suarez celebration as former Liverpool star wheeled away in joy. 

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Some Liverpool fans considered his goal celebration to be disrespectful to club where he me a name for himself with 133 appearances, scoring 82 goals in process. Liverpool h last laugh in UCL tie as y came overturned a 3-0 deficit to win 4-0 at Anfield in what was arguably greatest sporting comeback in recent history. Liverpool eventually won Champions League final in Mrid against Tottenham Hotspur.

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While recalling Luis Suarez celebration against Liverpool, Barcelona striker explained that he was 's' that he upset Reds faithful. However, due to magnitude of game - a Champions League semifinal at Camp Nou -  Barcelona forward failed to hold back his emotions. Although Suarez accepted criticism for celebrating against his former team, he hoped Liverpool fans would understand his actions.

Liverpool win Premier League: Luis Suarez congratulates Liverpool

"I lived some of best moments in life at Liverpool and I think supporters haven't forgotten my attitude was in Liverpool jersey," he continued. Luis Suarez n revealed his delight for his former club for winning ir first top division title in 30 years. " Liverpool supporters and  club needed this title win and I'm so happy for m," Suarez concluded.

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LaLiga standings: Suarez nets two for Barcelona vs Celta Vigo

Luis Suarez scored twice for Barcelona vs Celta Vigo on Saturday but it wasn't enough to earn three points for Catalan giants. Barcelona vs Celta Vigo game ended 2-2 with Quique Setien's side dropping points once again in final stages of LaLiga title race. Zinedine Zidane's Real Mrid moved two points clear at top of LaLiga standings on Sunday following Los Blancos' 2-0 win against Espanyol with six matchdays remaining. 

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15:17 IST, June 29th 2020