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Report: U19s beaten by Atletico Madrid in UEFA Youth League

Liverpool U19s suffered a first defeat in their UEFA Youth League campaign on Tuesday when they were beaten 2-0 away at Atletico Madrid.

Aitor Gismera's opener after 26 minutes and a Salim El Jebari finish midway through the second half condemned the young Reds to defeat in the Spanish capital.

The result leaves Marc Bridge-Wilkinson's side in third spot in Group B with four points, behind Atletico on goal difference.

The visitors started well in front of former Liverpool striker Fernando Torres, who is now part of Atletico's academy set-up. But while enjoying plenty of possession, they struggled to break down an organised opponent.