Manager Jurgen Klopp insists the disappointing end to Liverpool’s reign as European champions after a 4-2 aggregate defeat by Atletico Madrid will have no lasting effect.
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.
Manchester United secured derby bragging rights by defeating Manchester City, while Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti endured a forgettable return to Stamford Bridge.
Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane scored as Liverpool set a new top-flight record by coming from behind to beat Bournemouth 2-1 in the Premier League at Anfield. (more…)
All 20 Premier League clubs will be involved in fixtures this weekend with stories and intrigue at both ends of the table.
Borussia Dortmund have set their price for Jadon Sancho with Manchester United and Liverpool his likeliest destinations. (more…)
Liverpool forward Sadio Mane has vowed the Premier League leaders will produce the reaction of champions after seeing their FA Cup hopes ended at Chelsea.
A fortnight ago runaway Premier League leaders Liverpool had lost just twice in 41 matches in all competitions this season.