Liverpool's Under 19s took the lead in Russia but eventually slipped to defeat against Spartak Moscow in the UEFA Youth League on Tuesday.
Steven Gerrard's young guns were ahead early on through Adam Lewis, before two goals from Aleksandr Rudenko either side of half-time settled the tie.
Gerrard named the same side that had dispensed with Sevilla 4-0 less than a fortnight ago, with Wales star Ben Woodburn captaining the team once again.
Lewis' stunning drive on the half-volley had put the away side ahead in Moscow, but they were pegged back just six minutes later.