Liverpool’s defence of their Champions League title hangs in the balance after Saul Niguez’s early strike gave Atletico Madrid an aggregate lead going into the second leg of their last-16 tie at Anfield. ESPN FC’s Craig Burley, Steve Nicol and Gab Marcotti recap a frustrating night for Jurgen Klopp’s side with the crew equally surprised at the performance from the “old Atlético” although Nicol insists Liverpool are still favourites to progress despite the loss.
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Atletico sends their regards
WELLL HELLO THERE BOYS!
I just wonder how they are going to react if Atletico are to go through… ATM do it for us please, I just want to see something.
Liverpool suck
Klop is a sore loser.
Listen here, salty Liverpool fans. Atletico HUMILIATED you. Sit tf down
Only thing I know from watchign years of football is not to celebrate or despair at half-time.. I remember a lot of French League supporters claiming Ligue 1 was far superior to EPL after PSG won first leg against Man Utd.. It was hiilarious to see that backfire though.. Seeing a lot such comments here too… Hold up your thoughts till second leg then we can discuss in full..
Atleti going tru and they'll beat liverpool in Anfield 2-1.
Why is this a big issue
It is obvious that atletico will get screwed in
ANFIELD
I don't get why these pundits push down people's throats that this tie has to go on favor of Liverpool. A bit of history tells us that Atletico is not as easy as they may seem.. Since 2013 Atleti has been performing consistently outstanding in the CL, taking out teams like Luis Enrique's Barça, Mourinho's Chelsea, Guardiola's Bayern and reaching 2 finals in the process. Yes, last year's Anfield miracle was outstanding too but Atleti does not mind at all being attacked for 90 minutes and having 25% ball possession, unlike Barcelona.
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They depending on an field too much
I remember what people said about Barcelona beating us 3-0 in 1st leg last season. Is only 1-0 this time , yes they defended well , too well , but i have faith in LFC , is not over yet , through thick or thin always a Red ❤ YNWA 🔥
Gab has completely forgotten that Atletico surrendered a 2-0 lead vs Juventus last season and got gubbed 3-0 in Turin. Liverpool are better than Juventus and Anfield far more intimidating than Juventus.
Liverpool don't have what it takes to win the double they're winning the league and that's it
I think Liverpool are getting a little bit too arrogant.
Morata should have scored two …. Shame …
The thing is Steve is defending Liverpool but when Barcelona and Real Madrid loose vs atletico he will slam them 😂😂😂
The thing is Liverpool score from crosses and counter attacks and when u are able to stop that they are completely lost because they don’t have technically gifted players
Oh shut up Steve. Klopp literally does the same stuff.
Liverpools performances are always bad. They struggled to win Norwich and many other PL teams who don’t play aggressive. Is this the best attacking team as they say? A team struggle to unlock a tight defense?
Liverpool are out