Liverpool 2–1 Atletico Madrid – Champions League Post-Match Report
By Steven Smith
After Liverpool’s return to Champions League action ended with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Atletico Madrid, Andoni Iraola’s side can take plenty of encouragement from a performance that demanded real character.
This was certainly not straightforward.
Liverpool found themselves up against a ferocious Atletico side that...
Liverpool 2 - 1 Atletico Madrid - CL Player Ratings
The Champions League return saw the Reds host Diego Simeone and his ferocious Atletico Madrid side, and the opening round of games in this year's European Cup began with an explosion on Merseyside.
The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below.
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Alisson Becker - 7.0
The giant...
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