Liverpool honour 96 fans that died at Hillsborough 32 years ago during FA Cup clash

- Liverpool lost 96 fans including women and children during the 1989 FA cup clash with Nottingham Forest

- The Reds staff and players observed a one-minute silence in honour of the victims 32 years after the incident

- The Merseyside club are left with a top four sport to contend with in the English Premier League

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Liverpool observed a one-minute silence for 96 fans that died in Hillsborough during their FA Cup semi final clash with Nottingham Forest on 15 April, 1989.

There was a massive stampede as men, women and children were crushed to death in the unfortunate incident that occurred on Sheffield Wednesday's home ground.

The one-minute silence was observed by staff and players privately as floral wreaths were laid at the Hillsborough memorial at Anfield, while flags were flown at half-mast.

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The club released a statement saying: "Liverpool Football Club remembers the 96 supporters who died at Hillsborough, on the 32nd anniversary of the disaster.

"As a result of the events on April 15, 1989, at the FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest, 96 children, women and men lost their lives.

"For more than three decades, the bereaved families and survivors of the tragedy have demonstrated remarkable courage, dignity and resilience.

"In April 2016, an inquest jury concluded that the 96 were unlawfully killed and that no role was played by the supporters in causing the disaster.

"Our thoughts, as always, are with all those affected by the tragedy at Hillsborough and the 96 fans who will never be forgotten."

Liverpool have only a top four spot to contend for in the Premier League with sox games left to play in the current season.

Jurgen Klopp's side are in sixth position and recently crashed of the quarter finals to Real Madrid in the Champions League.

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The Reds will be away to Leeds United at Elland Road in a bid move into the Champions League spot on the league table.

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that Spanish giants Real Madrid will face English Premier League club Chelsea in this season's Champions League semi-finals.

Real eliminated Liverpool in the quarter-finals stage to book a date with the Blues in the last four.

The La Liga giants secured their place after stunning Liverpool 3-1 on aggregate in the two-legged affair.