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Champions League final defeat changed Liverpool - Aldridge

The former Reds striker believes Jurgen Klopp's side now feel as though they belong among the best, with a fear factor generated as a result

Liverpool’s “aura” changed in their Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid, says John Aldridge, with the Reds now believing that they belong among the elite.

Few expected Jurgen Klopp’s side to enjoy such a European adventure in 2017-18, especially as their continental campaign had started at the play-off stage.

They were, however, to ride a wave of euphoria all the way to Kiev, with the likes of Manchester City and Roma sent packing along the way.