Luis Suarez has opened the scoring for Barcelona against Liverpool in tonight’s Champions League semi-final clash at the Nou Camp. The Uruguay international showed his poachers’ instincts with a superb finish from close range from a fine ball from Barca left-back Jordi Alba. It just had to be him! Luis Suárez scores his first Champions League goal of the season against his former side ? A big goal and a big celebration ? pic.twitter.com/JpkwknxIdr — Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) May 1, 2019 Some players would have gone for a muted celebration on an occasion like this, but Suarez was still clearly thrilled to have broken the deadlock against his old club. Suarez left Liverpool for Barcelona in 2014 and he could now be key in helping his current side past his former employers in this intriguing semi-final tie.<doc-sep>Luis Suarez scored against his former side Liverpool - but his celebration sparked another talking point. The Barcelona star latched on to Jordi Alba’s wicked delivery to turn past Alisson for his first goal against the Reds. Stream over 50 sports live & anytime on your TV or favourite device with KAYO SPORTS. The biggest Aussie sports and the best from overseas. Just $25/month. No lock-in contract. Get your 14 day free trial > And then he wheeled away in delight and did not hold back despite tonight’s opposition. The Uruguayan ran around the back of the goal, kissed his fingers and then slid on his knees before being mobbed by his teammates. And plenty on Twitter were quick to notice the celebration, which many ex-players decide against. Paul Cox wrote: “Luis Suarez is definitely not the type to refrain from celebrating vs a former team. MORE FOOTBALL NEWS ‘NO WORDS LEFT’: Messi ‘defies logic’ with ‘absurd’ free kick ON ANOTHER PLANET: Messi ruins Reds with insane Champions League masterclass ‘CRIMINAL’: Player of the Year slammed for ‘static’ defending Suarez has been slammed by Liverpool fans Source: Getty Images “Guy plays all out. Heart is in it all the time. I used to hate him but damn, he’s a gamer.” User @razza_bezza added: “Luis Suarez coming back to bite Liverpool!” referencing the striker’s history with his teeth. A parody Opta account tweeted: “88 - Percentage of Liverpool fans suddenly denying they definitely thought if Luis Suarez scored against them he wouldn’t celebrate. Muted.” And another account added a picture of American TV host Steve Harvey crying with the caption: “Liverpool fans after watching Luis Suarez score against them and celebrate like he does not know them.” Suarez spent three-and-a-half years at Anfield before joining Barcelona for £75million in 2014 after Liverpool missed out on the Premier League title. Since his switch, he has bagged 177 goals for the Catalan giants and helped them to four La Liga crowns, four Copa del Reys, a Champions League and a Club World Cup. And his latest strike, a fine finish as he slid towards goal after drifting past Virgil van Dijk, clearly meant a lot to him. After all, it was his first in the Champions League since April 4, 2018 against Roma, with Alisson the goalkeeper, and it was Barca’s 500th goal in the competition. Only Real Madrid have more. However, Lionel Messi will grab the headlines as he bagged his 599th and 600th Barcelona goals, hitting the milestone with a stunning free-kick. MESSI v THE WALL: Megastars collide in ultimate showdown Suarez was withdrawn in injury time to a standing ovation from the Nou Camp crowd, who know their side have one foot in June’s final. But others still vented their frustration towards the striker. Hank Ohms said: “That celebration shows a total lack of respect for his former club.” This story originally appeared in The Sun and was reproduced with permission.<doc-sep>Get the FREE Mirror Football newsletter by email with the day's key headlines and transfer news Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign up Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice Jamie Carragher has sent a warning to Luis Suarez ahead of his return to Anfield. The Barcelona striker scored his side's first goal as they beat Liverpool 3-0 in the Champions League semi-final first leg. There was no muted celebration from Suarez, who was once again at the heart of the action as he riled his former club. Suarez was also involved in a tunnel bust-up with Andy Robertson and Carragher has suggested his reception upon his first return to Anfield may now not be what he expected. "I don't think it will be as warm as he would have hoped," Carragher told Viasport. (Image: Getty Images) "He was Luis Suarez. You love him when he is in your team and you hate him when he plays for the opposition. "It was the first time he was in the opposition and I don't think Liverpool fans will have liked him. "He plays on the edge, very street-wise. A great first goal for him but I don't think it will be the hero homecoming he will be hoping for." (Image: Getty) Lionel Messi added another two for Barcelona to leave Liverpool with a mountain to climb to reach the final. But Jurgen Klopp insists he was impressed with the performance of his side. “What did I say to them after the game? I said that I am really proud of them, that I liked a lot of things about the game,” he said. (Image: Getty Images) “I don’t have to think about the next game against Barcelona yet, we have Newcastle and that will have all of our focus. We will go to the hotel, have a proper sleep, get up in the morning and fly home. “Whatever happens, these boys, I couldn’t be more proud of them. People who haven’t seen the game will see the result and say strange things about it, but they always strike back in these kind of games. “How brave they are, I just like it. And in the end it is still 3-0, it will not change. So let’s fly home and play Newcastle.”<doc-sep>
Liverpool vs Barcelona: Ferdinand praises Messi ahead of clash Suarez got his name on the scoresheet in the 26th minute of the Nou Camp showdown after drifting in unseen between Joel Matip and Virgil van Dijk. The former Liverpool striker deftly connected with a superb Jordi Alba cross from the left wing to turn the ball past Alisson from within the six-yard box. Luis Suarez immediately got back to his feet having slid in to score and he didn't hold back in celebrating netting against his old side. The Uruguayan immediately wheeled away behind the goal with his arms outstretched either side of him before sliding in towards the corner on his knees. Suarez then got back up and pumped the air before looking high into the Nou Camp stands and pointing to the sky above. Sergi Roberto was the first Barcelona team-mate to reach the celebrating Suarez, with a host of co-stars soon joining them. Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi and fellow South American Arturo Vidal congratulated Suarez on getting Barcelona's noses in front. Central defensive pairing Gerard Pique and Clement Lenglet then made their way up from the back to get in on the action. Luis Suarez goal: How Barcelona star CELEBRATED Champions League goal vs Liverpool Luis Suarez goal: How Barcelona star CELEBRATED Champions League goal vs Liverpool Luis Suarez goal: How Barcelona star CELEBRATED Champions League goal vs Liverpool Luis Suarez goal: How Barcelona star CELEBRATED Champions League goal vs Liverpool Suarez left Liverpool for Barcelona in the summer of 2014 having enjoyed a stellar three-and-a-half year stint at Anfield. He had revealed to Express Sport pre-match that he fully intended to celebrate if he scored against Liverpool. "Liverpool will always be important for me - for giving me an opportunity, for playing a big part in my development, and of course for the amazing fans," Suarez said. "But this is a Champions League semi-final and all that will matter is helping Barcelona fight to get one step closer to another trophy." Suarez does, though, believe Liverpool will be in the mix for silverware going forward even if this season ends trophy less. Luis Suarez goal: How Barcelona star CELEBRATED Champions League goal vs Liverpool Luis Suarez goal: How Barcelona star CELEBRATED Champions League goal vs Liverpool Luis Suarez goal: How Barcelona star CELEBRATED Champions League goal vs Liverpool Luis Suarez goal: How Barcelona star CELEBRATED Champions League goal vs Liverpool Liverpool: Barcelona look 'nervous' in semi-final says Wenger