![]() ![]() The Dutch international would later join Southampton from Celtic, before moving to Liverpool for a record-breaking transfer fee at the age of 26. (Image: Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/DeFodi Images via Getty Images) Liverpool will not be put off any potential Joško Gvardiol transfer plans. Van Dijk played the entirety of the clash and - although his team conceded six goals - he actually played well and offered an insight into his level as a future star of the sport. On his own, Neymar was able to inflict brutal damage, scoring three times and registering an assist. The match took place at the Camp Nou and after 90 minutes of competition, Barcelona ran out 6-1 winners, even without Messi. In its group, Celtic was drawn against the mighty Barcelona, who possessed an outrageous attacking duo of Messi and Neymar at the time, with Luis Suárez set to join the following year. Van Dijk's outfit had qualified for the Champions League after winning its domestic division in the previous season. The Dutchman hadn't yet competed on English shores, and he remained contracted to Celtic, the biggest club in Scotland alongside Rangers. It was December 2013, and the Liverpool center-back was just 22 years old at the time. READ MORE: Liverpool should restore old transfer habit as scouts 'watch' $24m gem with trophy every 17 games READ MORE: Alisson Becker gets what he deserves as Liverpool and Jürgen Klopp already knew 'exposed' truth Pep Guardiola's outfit proved to be clinical throughout the high-profile bout, but Gvardiol need not worry as he now shares parallels with a certain Virgil van Dijk. No side have ever lost by more in the knockouts of the Champions League, with Erling Haaland even managing to find the net five times on his own. His Leipzig side faced Manchester City in the Champions League knockout stages, and ended up losing by an incredible seven goals to nil. Gvardiol is tipped for greatness and understandably so, but on Tuesday night, he suffered a real embarrassment on Europe's grandest stage. Just 21 years old, the Croatian center-back is regarded as an elite prospect, with the likes of Liverpool, Manchester City and Chelsea linked with his signature as he continues to evolve at RB Leipzig. Joško Gvardiol is one of the most coveted defenders in the world at the moment. ![]()
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