Substitute Marcos Llorente scored two extra-time goals as Atletico Madrid earned a 3-2 second-leg win after extra time to knock out holders Liverpool and advance to the Champions League quarter-finals 4-2 on aggregate.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp will warn his players again about Atletico Madrid’s gamesmanship, but admits this time he will not be forced into protecting them against red cards.
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone admits there will be few surprises from him or his team as they seek to hold on to a 1-0 advantage in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against Liverpool.
A fortnight ago runaway Premier League leaders Liverpool had lost just twice in 41 matches in all competitions this season.
Jurgen Klopp expects Liverpool’s Champions League defeat by Atletico Madrid to spark a reaction when they face West Ham in the Premier League on Monday night.
Jurgen Klopp has voiced his annoyance after Liverpool suffered a frustrating 1-0 defeat in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie by Atletico Madrid. (more…)
Jurgen Klopp has warned there is little room for error as Liverpool resume their Champions League defence in Madrid. (more…)
Edinson Cavani’s father expects the PSG striker to join Atletico Madrid this month.
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Percy Tau’s Club Brugge have been drawn in the Champions League ‘Group of Death’ alongside Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain. (more…)
Barcelona have officially announced the signing of Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid, with the French forward putting pen-to-paper after the Blaugrana paid his full €120-million (£107m/$134m) release clause. (more…)