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Ahead of the Champions League final, The Anfield Wrap's Neil Atkinson has produced a special column for Liverpoolfc.com on his love for the European Cup and ...

They deserve that, they deserve to lift the trophy the way they have lifted us – with togetherness, panache and joy. These players, these explosions of joy and colour are led by a manager who wants that sheer exuberance to be at every turn, who wants the best for us and for us to be the best versions of ourselves. The ones we waited for, the ones we conjured. The charge to the final in 2018 was the most pulsating European run in years. Liverpool wringing the delight from every single situation, Liverpool wanting to be centre of attention. It was the time to shine.