Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has played down the potential impact of the Anfield atmosphere on next month’s Champions League second leg against Liverpool, joking that the stadium would fail a UEFA inspection.
Atletico came away with a narrow 1-0 victory over the runaway Premier League leaders in their last-16 first leg tie on Tuesday in front of a boisterous crowd at the Wanda Metropolitano, Atletico’s home since 2017.
It was only Liverpool’s third defeat in all competitions this season and sparked scenes of jubilation from Atletico players and fans at the final whistle.