Episode 26 - 2017–18: Fire, Fury & the Road to Kyiv

In Episode 26 of You’ll Never Pod Alone, we relive the season Liverpool became one of the most feared attacking sides in Europe under Jürgen Klopp.The 2017–18 campaign saw the explosive emergence of the iconic front three — Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mané, and Roberto Firmino — as Liverpool unleashed relentless, high-octane football at home and abroad. Salah shattered records in his debut season, while Klopp’s side overwhelmed opponents with pace, pressing, and pure aggression.Domestically, Liverpool thrilled and frustrated in equal measure. Big wins over Manchester City and Arsenal showcased their potential, while defensive frailties kept the title out of reach. A 4th-place finish secured Champions League football once again.In Europe, however, Liverpool were unstoppable. From demolishing Porto to knocking out Manchester City and Roma, the Reds tore through the Champions League, scoring a record number of goals and restoring Anfield’s European aura.The journey ended in heartbreak in Kyiv, where injuries and costly mistakes denied Liverpool in the final against Real Madrid. But even in defeat, belief soared.Episode 26 captures a season of spectacle and pain — the year Liverpool proved they belonged at the very top, and the foundation was laid for glory to come.Because sometimes failure is the final step before triumph.You’ll Never Pod Alone.