Defending championLiverpool lost to Atletico Madrid 2-3 in the second leg of the Champions League round of 16 after leading 2-0 in extra time. This defeat soon turned Liverpool into the former king of the tournament.
To lose 0-1 in the first leg, Liverpool must win by 2 goals to win tickets. In that context, it is not difficult to imagine the game at Anfield. Liverpool attacked fiercely while Atletico Madrid defended the majority.
Actually, it is like that. Liverpool homeowners forced Atletico Madrid to suffocate immediately after the opening whistle. The power on both sides of Liverpool was fully exploited when Alexander Trent-Arnold and Andrew Robertson continued to rise.
To surprise him, coach Jurgen Klopp encouraged Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. And Mohamed Salah set aside for Alexander Trent-Arnold and Andrew Robertson to have more space in the midfield. Both when the ball is in effect, crosses the ball without having to go down the line.
Inside, Dutch midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum is the goal of the cross. One of such coordination situations brought the opening goal to Liverpool. In the 43rd minute, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain turned in as for Wijnaldum to head high, hitting Jan Oblak.
Inside, Dutch midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum is the goal of the cross. One of such coordination situations brought the opening goal to Liverpool. In the 43rd minute, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain turned in as for Wijnaldum to head high, hitting Jan Oblak.
In the minutes after opening the score, Liverpool continued to press the field to find the second goal. The pressure on Oblak’s goal became bigger and bigger, Atletico Madrid’s entire squad retreated to the defense.
In that game, Liverpool continued to create a series of opportunities. But the goalkeeper Oblak and the unlucky goalkeeper turned down Liverpool’s goals. No goals were scored in the second half, Liverpool and Atletico Madrid had to enter extra time.