Jurgen Klopp's loss to Atletico Madrid 'didn't feel right' as bitter Liverpool swipe taken
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Jurgen Klopp was put out by Atletico Madrid's defensive tactics when they beat LiverpoolJurgen Klopp couldn't help but admit that Liverpool's defeat to Atletico Madrid five years ago "didn't feel right" as he took aim at the philosophy and tactics employed by Diego Simeone.
The win at Anfield, just before the Covid pandemic hit, saw the Spanish side down the Premier League giants in the last 16 of the Champions League.
The Reds were many people's tip to conquer Europe, but they couldn't overcome the defensive masterclass produced by Simeone.
Atletico headed to Liverpool with a 1-0 advantage from the first-leg and were always going to sit in and invite the Merseysiders onto them.
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For much of the game it replicated a training ground exercise of attack vs defence.
Atletico had just 10, many of those coming in extra-time.
The result was the first time Liverpool have failed to progress from a two-legged tie in European competition under Klopp - winning ten in a row before that.
Liverpool absolutely pumped them throughout."
The two teams will renew their rivalry when they begin their Champions League efforts against each other on Wednesday night at Anfield.
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