Liverpool squared up with Atletico Madrid as the match produced a lot of intrigues as we’ve seen from the 90 minutes contest.
The UEFA Champions League clash between both sides (Liverpool and Atletico Madrid) could only end in extra time as the match was closely contested in the game. This resulted in 5 goals scored in the match as the Reds conceded three times to the tactful Atletico Madrid side.
Following Liverpool’s 2-3 loss to Atletico Madrid, we take a look at the three possible lessons we learnt from the Champions (UEFA) League tie.
LIVERPOOL CRASHES OUT
The Reds may have scored just before the intermission as Georginio Wijnaldum met a cross in the box to make it 1-1 on aggregate. This caused Anfield to erupt in estascy as it looked as the dream goal Liverpool have been waiting for has arrived.
It looked like Liverpool was going to carry the day but Atletico Madrid held firm to force an extra-time as they’ve got terrific game plan to unleash in added time.
This saw the Spanish side score twice with Marcus Llorient scoring a brace while Alvaro Morata added the icing on the cake to eliminate Liverpool at home in Europe.
OLD FOE HAUNTS LIVERPOOL
Liverpool may have taken a 1-0 lead suggesting they will turn the deficit even as they added the second goal. But the final twist beckoned as Alvaro Morata came on added to taunt Liverpool’s credentials in Europe.
The former Real Madrid and Chelsea forward have been exceptional in games like this even as he dealt with Real Madrid while playing for Juventus.
This time the former Chelsea man used his Premier League experience to hand Liverpool a soccer punch as he scored to mesmerized Adrian and Liverpool with their third goal of the match. This left the Reds disappointed as they bow out in the competition in essence.
FIRMINO FIRST ANFIELD GOAL
The Liverpool striker had been searching for a goal at Anfield having scored in several venues as the Reds traveled in a couple of away fixtures already in the season.
However, the goal came in exceptional fashion as the striker connected well to finish for his Red side. This was a key goal with regards to when it came during the coursed of the match.
All the same, it gave Liverpool a false thinking of a win as it awakened the Lion in Atletico Madrid side thus forcing them to score three goals to eliminate Liverpool from this season UEFA Champions League competition.
