The Liverpool squad was escorted down Anfield Road by a sea of roaring Red men this evening.
Liverpool fans have seriously upped the ante with a very European, almost throwback approach to building pre-game atmosphere during the Europa League this season - perhaps feeling their title as one of Europe's leading 'special clubs' was under threat by the impending visit of the typically boisterous Borussia Dortmund faithful last month.
Today, ahead of their semi-final second leg with Villareal, the atmosphere on Anfield Road reached absolute fever pitch. Flares, banners and a hell of a lot of noise greeted the team bus as it crawled at snail's pace towards the stadium.
What a reception.
Here are some of the scenes shot from Merseyside:
What a welcome by our incredible fans! pic.twitter.com/2zTmmUeBW1
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) May 5, 2016
Liverpool fans waiting for the team bus tonight. #LFC ?? pic.twitter.com/Xlf1WUqyue
— The Away Fans (@theawayfans) May 5, 2016
Scenes on Anfield Road... pic.twitter.com/e6cIBvbNiI
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) May 5, 2016
Liverpool fans welcome the team bus to Anfield! Huge night ahead ??pic.twitter.com/wlAdjcF9bj
— BreatheSport (@BreatheSport) May 5, 2016
