Liverpool ended a six-game losing run at Anfield in the league ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash with Real Madrid.

Jürgen Klopp feared Liverpool were living the "same old story" against Aston Villa, but hopes his side's response to falling behind can help them against Real Madrid in the Champions League.
Liverpool overcome Villa, next up Madrid
The Reds finally recorded a first home win in the Premier League in 2021, though the champions had to rally from a goal down at half-time following Ollie Watkins' opener at Anfield.
Mohamed Salah drew Liverpool level before Trent Alexander-Arnold struck a superb stoppage-time winner, the full-back's goal coming with England manager Gareth Southgate watching on inside the stadium.
Klopp was particularly pleased with the spirit shown by his players, with Liverpool ending a six-game losing streak at Anfield in the league. The 2-1 triumph aids their hopes of a top-four finish this season, while it also offers a timely boost ahead of hosting Madrid in midweek.
"Obviously, the other game [against Arsenal] was really, really good, but today seemed to be the same old story, if you like," the Liverpool boss said.
"We played well but we made one mistake – which is not the biggest mistake in the world – to give them the opportunity to score, and they do. We score an equaliser, which was a great goal – a great pass, great link-up play, all these kinds of things – and then you get the information it is offside.
"We go in at half-time and it's a little bit like the same story again. But it was decided long ago and we have accepted that it’s going to be a bumpy season for us, we have to strike back again, and again, and again.
"The boys did. It took a while until we scored, but we scored a really nice goal. Then, in our situation, we had to increase a little bit the risk, took off a centre-back [Ozan Kabak] for [Xherdan] Shaqiri.
"Then we scored this wonderful goal for 2-1. It was the best goal for ages, emotionally. I'm really happy for the three points."
Liverpool ended an eight-match winless run in the Premier League at their own ground. In doing so, they scored as many goals against Villa as they did across that shocking streak.
Klopp said in his media conference: "It's no secret that it's quite a bumpy season for us. We have to fight through and if, in the end, we finish in a Champions League spot, then great.
"But it's tricky. I'm not surprised any more when things like the first half happen, I'm interested in the reaction. I liked the reaction. If we didn't turn the situation around previously, that's why we lost six games in a row at home, which should not happen - but it happened."
Next up is the return fixture in the quarter-final tie with Madrid, who triumphed 3-1 in the opening leg on Spanish soil.
While making clear his players will give it their all in attempting to turn the situation around, Klopp appreciates they face a tall order against opponents who were so clinical in the first meeting.
"We need a perfect performance on Wednesday if we want to have a chance – just a chance," Klopp said.
"I really think that with the way we played – and the way Real Madrid played there – it doesn't look very promising, but the good thing is we can play better.
"Real Madrid doesn't come here and think they are already through. It's going to be a tough one, but we will give it a try, I can promise.
"This helps, of course. When you are in the moment and win everything, you don't feel the intensity, you just want to play the next game – you would play the next day if you could.
"Obviously, for us in the moment, it's not that easy. We have to work really hard. We have to create five chances to score a goal, or 10 to score. You have go through that, you cannot change it just because you want to. You have to work for it. We did that against a strong opponent, a very important three points.
"Whatever it gives us for Wednesday, we will use."
Ameerul24
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Liverpool will beat real Madrid and qualify
lol..
Ameerul24
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same old story Liverpool 3:0 Madrid
very old story
Theballcreator
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Truth be told, I don't have confidence in us eliminating Madrid at the end of the game at Anfield. Because the fear of Liverpool at home is all about the support. And with zero support at home, we are simply an average team, sometimes even below average. Qualifying against Madrid in an empty stadium will be the greatest miracle at Anfield amongst the others.
Of course you ended your write up well but definitely started it a bit wrongly. I can tell you they JK has defied all of these myths. He sold his best player and went on to get to the UCL final, brought back EPL to the lads, the come back against Barca, won the league with Mainz, back to back Bundesliga title beating Bayern Munich to it, even beating City to the league is a feat and so much more. Recall the fact he beat Madrid twice while in Dortmund. Until I see Klopp losing a match I believe he can win any match at all.
zeebcdinop
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I no it will be a very difficult game: but the critics will loud again 🤣🤣🤣 real Madrid
vokbcemruz
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Truth be told, I don't have confidence in us eliminating Madrid at the end of the game at Anfield. Because the fear of Liverpool at home is all about the support. And with zero support at home, we are simply an average team, sometimes even below average. Qualifying against Madrid in an empty stadium will be the greatest miracle at Anfield amongst the others.
vokbcemruz
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I'm surprisingly amazed by Mane's sudden drop in confidence and efficiency. Just look at the chances he throw away in successive couple of games notably, matches against Leipzig, Chealsea, Aston Villa and counting. Why? What's the problem?
ajasaemma2004
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Chelsea want to play Liverpool in semifinals because they are easy ride for us 🤣
We are worse than West Brom lmao
Waoaclmpt
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who can beat them
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vundkosy
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We know that we're not yet at the semifinal, there were 180 minutes, we're remaining with 90 minutes, until the 90 minutes can be played, we're not at the semifinal, and we're not thinking about the semifinal, we're thinking about the quarterfinal, Liverpool, we know this well for ourselves
Fabceiku
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Chelsea want to play Liverpool in semifinals because they are easy ride for us 🤣
Fabceiku
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Pray for Liverpool to win Real Madrid , So Chelsea can have a easy game to final 🙏🙏🙏
mule2020
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same old story Liverpool 3:0 Madrid
wiacdesyz
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Madrid will never go Anfield with the mindset that they are already through. You really don't know Madrid. Madrid will play you at Anfield like their lives depended on it. That's the nature and DNA of Madrid. It's a code, a creed. The " Never say Die" attitude.
wait until the game is played at anfield
Jutciknrtz
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Madrid will never go Anfield with the mindset that they are already through. You really don't know Madrid. Madrid will play you at Anfield like their lives depended on it. That's the nature and DNA of Madrid. It's a code, a creed. The " Never say Die" attitude.
Jipabemoy
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2-0 is very much possible.
Woabdmuz
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Anfield Liverpool 2:0madrid. then extra time 1:0. madrid out
yeah 1:0 gets to extra time
muhablmn
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Madrid will go to anifield as if it was nil nil in Spain.Zizou knows best tactics to use.first half Madrid 1 nil up you will ser
Siukmpsuy
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Anfield Liverpool 2:0madrid. then extra time 1:0. madrid out
buy back clause is if its 2 to nil then we r through.. on away goals.. no need for extra time
Benit007
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No one fires a warning to Real Madrid especially in UCL
Benit007
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wait until klopp is bn sacked.. Your dream is like a person with COVID 19
Hahaha savage
Wiwciouy
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Liverpool will beat real Madrid and qualify
Sokcdpst
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2goals to nill and Madrid is out.everything is still possible
wait until klopp is bn sacked.. Your dream is like a person with COVID 19
maebiknyz
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who can beat them
RäbbïHösënRömän
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Casemiro will play.. The suspension only affect la Liga
I know. I putted the 'If' cause we never know what will happen..
maebiknyz
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2goals to nill and Madrid is out.everything is still possible
maebiknyz
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Liverpool need 2 goals to qualify,it's still little open play.nothing is impossible in d game of football
Woabdmuz
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Anfield Liverpool 2:0madrid. then extra time 1:0. madrid out
QuamiJuliuz
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If Casemiro plays the match which he should and hopefully will, Madrid won't lose the tie even if they loss the match..
Casemiro will play.. The suspension only affect la Liga
QuamiJuliuz
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Real Madrid In Mood Be like
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Lmao... We're not even shaken!
Vizbemo
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babypian clearly you have jokes but are they funny
vikuto
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in liverpool we trust liverpool we will make it Madrid out
hahahaha Dream on
RäbbïHösënRömän
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If Casemiro plays the match which he should and hopefully will, Madrid won't lose the tie even if they loss the match..
Los-Blancos13Cl
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nah they can score two and an away goal will take us through
If you can score two then real madrid can score five. This goes in this way. So you are already out brother. 🤝
alemann77
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Madrid also overcame Barcelona with same score line, so the match is still 50 /50
one is barca the other aston villa lol
Ruedeklmuz
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Even without injuries still you can't Real Madrid, we're not Barcelona
wait until it's over OK...? this is football
ManchildUzoukwu
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that game might end as a draw.
topstricker
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don't get carried away u almost didn't win today
Aman1997
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nah they can score two and an away goal will take us through
and you think we will be quiet until then?
boyknopsu
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nah they can score two and an away goal will take us through
Bankntuz
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You beat Aston villa...course you to make noise, ok let's wait and see
AmonLengwe
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Hisikoprty
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You people have started again .
babypian
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Real Madrid In Mood Be like
Princespark6
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Madrid also overcame Barcelona with same score line, so the match is still 50 /50
Satdkrz
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in liverpool we trust liverpool we will make it Madrid out
Ayamcrown
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go liverpool, will trash madrid on wensday
liverpool will trash Madrid same way Epl trash them right😂😂😂😂😂😂 stop dreaming Madrid is not Barca
CHEMISTRY_OF_SPORT
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Even without injuries still you can't Real Madrid, we're not Barcelona
Realmadridforlife555
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we are not Barca
Pibbilmru
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go liverpool, will trash madrid on wensday
Pozbciopt
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Focus Bilal Yusuf Sierra Leone