Atlético Madrid stunned Liverpool at Anfield to secure passage to the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals by beating the Reds after having secured a valuable first leg win at the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano.
Liverpool started well, with Georgino Wijnaldum giving Liverpool the lead and then Andy Robertson hitting the woodwork as the home side dominated. It would require extra-time for Roberto Firmino to score their second goal, but Atlético would not go down without a fight. Goalkeeper Adriáns poor distribution allowed Marcos Llorente to score a crucial away goal for the visitors, then adding a second with Liverpool vulnerable on the counter and
This tactical analysis will consider the tactics of both Jurgen Klopps Liverpool and Diego Simeones Atlético Madrid. This analysis will identify how Atlético saw out a 4-2 aggregate win after coming back from 2-0 down to win 3-2 in extra-time at Anfield on Wednesday evening.
Line-ups
Liverpool lined up as expected with Adrián taking the spot of Alisson Becker in goal. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain got the nod ahead of Fabinho whilst Jordan Henderson returned in midfield to provide a boost to the Reds, who went with their first-choice front three.
Atléticos biggest surprise in the team selection was the decision to field Diego Costa in attack. Álvaro Moratas knock from the weekend clash with Sevilla meant that he was reserved on the bench, with Ángel Correa being selected on the right of midfield.
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