Liverpool star Andy Robertson has reacted to the 1-0 defeat at Atletico Madrid by taking aim at the Spanish side for their antics during the contest.
Saul Niguez gave the hosts the lead inside of four minutes after a mistake in the Liverpool defence, with the Reds also hard done by in the lead up as they were controversially not awarded a throw-in.
Liverpool had to weather several storms after the opening goal and despite also enjoying plenty of possession during certain periods of the game, Atletico held on for an impressive win.
It was clear that Atletico's rugged and frustrating style got to Liverpool's players somewhat and Robertson was quick to stick a couple of digs in post-match during an interview with BT Sport.
"We gave them the best possible start to get the fans behind them and then they can start falling over and things like that," Robertson told BT Sport.
"The throw-in should have been to us before the corner. The officials made a mistake.
"They tried to get under our skin a bit but I think we handled it quite well to be honest. We got on with it.
"We know we are better than that and we can be better than that. Luckily we have got a second leg to put it right."
Robertson also touched on Atletico boss Diego Simeone's antics on the sidelines, while he also sent a message to the Spanish side.
"Look that's what he (Simeone) is. When you are not playing against him it's probably great to watch. We have no problem with that.
"They celebrated like they'd won the tie. We have the Premier League to take care of and then we have the game at Anfield."
poydemprs
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Robertson think that he z facing Pique Linglet Samedo & Alba at anified again
JurrylovesModrić
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This tie is open. Last year Atletico won the first leg 2:0 then they lost second leg 3:0 against juve. And last year Liverpool lost first leg then they won 2nd leg in style against barca 4:0 even they were fighting for PL title against City very closely.For me Atletico were more stronger last year then this year. Anything can happen at Anfield. If Atletico want to be in next round they have to work really Really Hard for 2nd leg because liverpool position is very strong in PL so Klopp can rest his team players in PL and then these 2nd Leg 90 minutes will be very Harder for Atletico. In My opinion Liverpool will Won this Tie and be in Next Round.
Princetelly
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Now you loose you saying they celebrate like they’d won the tie, what if second leg they beat you again or go full time draw Don’t underestimate ATM at knockout stage in CL they are powerful
Lehcdeip
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I love Atletico they are going to die for the match they are very good at defect even they can play 0 0 at Anfield Liverpool is out champions league is not premier league
Boaay
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we still have another 90 minutes..why should worry...today they are parking their bus ultimately...Anfield always give us happinest
Rashnic/GOAT/CR7
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So they shouldn't celebrate? You're very stupid
chizzlekay
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Thats how strong they cherish their home ground ! They won, let them do as they want. Stop complaining and go ready for the second leg.
CFchris
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the reason they are celebrating because they just beat the best team in Europe and they also gain the confidence to try to do the same so can't wait for this second leg that will surely have a lot of drama. let's enjoy this fellow football fans
walex2
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They also done the same against Juve last season , and Juve send them packing , it always like that for home team to win in champion league cause that's only opportunity they have . look at PSG in my bet I didn't think twice before giving straight winning cause they are good but I was also surprise that they don't even get draw . wait and see how PSG send Doutmound packing and Liverpool destroy Atletico Madrid .
vudaemstuy
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never write Liverpool out man, have you not seen the last 2 season of Champions League ? Liverpool may lose away but history knows no one wants to play at Anfield. So stop acting like you've won before the 2nd leg
AKIN21
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Go bed a win is a win , a lose is a lose. Stop be thinking of comeback bcus life is unfair[Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
yobdmnprz
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Robertson think that he z facing Pique Linglet Samedo & Alba at anified again
he is crazy, atletico don't make this mistakes that barca made
Idris144
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Robertson think that he z facing Pique Linglet Samedo & Alba at anified again
Do you think you can score 4goals against ATM?? Even 2nd leg against barca at anfield, its bcoz barca hav already put it in mind that they have won the tie dats y dey play horriblely, If dey play like dey did in first leg, liverpool will hav no Chance of moving to d final
Fawilnouy
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Robertson think that he z facing Pique Linglet Samedo & Alba at anified again
best comment of the week
poydemprs
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he is crazy, atletico don't make this mistakes that barca made
[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]thy will suffer team Spain
kekaclors
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This tie is open. Last year Atletico won the first leg 2:0 then they lost second leg 3:0 against juve. And last year Liverpool lost first leg then they won 2nd leg in style against barca 4:0 even they were fighting for PL title against City very closely.For me Atletico were more stronger last year then this year. Anything can happen at Anfield. If Atletico want to be in next round they have to work really Really Hard for 2nd leg because liverpool position is very strong in PL so Klopp can rest his team players in PL and then these 2nd Leg 90 minutes will be very Harder for Atletico. In My opinion Liverpool will Won this Tie and be in Next Round.
Liverpool is the team that has to work harder to break a defensive n physically strong side like ATM
chizzlekay
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No need to be ready. Quater finals is already waiting for us
Keep using mouth to play! You think this is barca right? Athletico defend way better than any team in Europe. They are too defensive! They would still score at Anfield