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‘Liverpool freaked out against Atletico’ – Llorente reflects on Champions League heroics at Anfield

Liverpool “freaked out” in their Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid, says Marcos Llorente, with the Reds having “millions of chances” before being dumped out of Europe in extra-time.

The Reds’ last outing before the coronavirus lockdown saw them lose their grip on the prestigious continental crown.

Diego Simeone’s Atletico side arrived at Anfield looking to defend a narrow one-goal advantage established on home soil in Spain.

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Liverpool turned the tie on its head, with Roberto Firmino firing them 2-0 in front of the night after 94 minutes of action.