Liverpool were crowned European champions on Saturday night, and former Reds players sent messages of congratulations to a fresh batch of legends.
Champions League winners—sounds pretty special, doesn’t it?
For many supporters, Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Tottenham still may not have sunk in, on one of the most significant nights in the club’s history.
Mohamed Salah and Divock Origi were the goalscoring heroes at the Wanda Metropolitano, with the former firing home a very early penalty and the latter netting late on.
Jubilant scenes greeted the final whistle, culminating in Jordan Henderson and his team-mates lifting the trophy.
After the game, a host of joyous ex-Reds congratulated the players on social media.
Here’s a look at the best of the reaction, including Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher.
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— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) June 1, 2019
Congratulations to @LFC and all the fans. Welcome to the club Jürgen. #UCLfinal #Liverpool #YNWA #Sixtimes
— Rafa Benitez Web (@rafabenitezweb) June 1, 2019
I love this club??????? @LFC
What a manager we have ??? pic.twitter.com/xNXr06JSl1— John Arne Riise (@JARiiseOfficial) June 1, 2019
Liverpool ??@LFC pic.twitter.com/JPUozoyZBI
— Maxi Rodríguez (@MR11ok) June 1, 2019
For all the awful tweeters I’ve had since we lost the league?Have it???????im partying now folks ???ynwa pic.twitter.com/9iU6SsHu63
— John Aldridge (@Realaldo474) June 1, 2019
How much it means for him !! @LFC #champions #reds #YNWA pic.twitter.com/uGLSY3PzpU
— Lucas Leiva (@LucasLeiva87) June 1, 2019
Has been emotional to watch @LFC lift it ? for the 6th time “LIVE” at the @Metropolitano
?CONGRATS to all Liverpool FAMILY!!????? #YNWA Get in!!? pic.twitter.com/iQ80sAmgyR— Pepe Reina (@PReina25) June 1, 2019
Crowned king of Europe X6 ? ????? in my home @Metropolitano ?? So happy for everyone at the club, staff, players and supporters. Big congratulations @LFC . Well deserved #YNWA pic.twitter.com/43aX85a5Jb
— Fernando Torres (@Torres) June 1, 2019
— Daniel Agger (@DanielAgger) June 1, 2019
Get home you little beauty xxx @lfc #CLFinal pic.twitter.com/EKOxf3EDTL
— Jason Mcateer (@MCATEER4) June 1, 2019
Fantastic achievement for @LFC players, coaching staff. It’s big moment for that group of players after last season final. You never ever give up. Now enjoy the moment. @ChampionsLeague winner #YNWA
— Djimi Traore (@Djimi_Traore19) June 1, 2019
European Champions again ????#6times #LFC pic.twitter.com/rO1FFYs4rl
— Neil Mellor (@NeilMellor33) June 1, 2019
Congratulations to this historic club!! Very well deserved champions of Europe! So many people off the pitch at the club will enjoy this night! #YNWA pic.twitter.com/T2EzOlX2LJ
— Christian Benteke (@chrisbenteke) June 1, 2019
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— Josemi (@JosemiFutlbol) June 1, 2019
Congrats Redsssssss @LFC ??
— Lazar Markovi? (@LMarkec50) June 1, 2019
CONGRATS! ?????? https://t.co/vo3mU7jtM2
— Álvaro Arbeloa (@aarbeloa17) June 1, 2019
Congratulations ladssssss @LFC
— Ryan Babel (@Ryanbabel) June 1, 2019
So deserved @LFC
What a season— Peter Crouch (@petercrouch) June 1, 2019
Thanks for coming, only the 6 times! GET IN!!! ?????????????? pic.twitter.com/3YMJ58shqP
— Danny Ward (@dan_ward52) June 1, 2019
Liverpool are set for a Champions League winner’s parade on Sunday, starting at Allerton Maze at 4pm, heading north on Queens Drive and ending on Blundell Street.
It is likely that some of those congratulating their successors tonight will be in attendance after a truly historic night for the club.
