Sunday's announcement of a new European Super League left Leeds United's home game against Liverpool on Monday night feeling like a little bit of an irrelevance, but there was a lot going on at Elland Road ahead of kick off.
Leeds' players took to the pitch to warm up wearing shirts that said "football is for the fans" on the back and "earn it" on the front, alongside the Champions League's logo.
Shirts were also left in the Liverpool dressing room, though Jurgen Klopp's side didn't wear them.
"I heard already there are warm-up shirts or whatever," Klopp said about the shirts. "We will not wear them because we cannot. But if somebody thinks he has to remind us you have to earn the Champions League, that's a real joke. It makes me angry."
Klopp was pressed on the matter and said that his feelings - which he has explained in the past are anti-Super League - remain the same.
"My feelings didn't change," Klopp added. "We - me and the players - were not involved in any process. I like that West Ham have the chance to play Champions League. The most important part of Liverpool is the supporters and team. We need to make sure that nothing gets in between that.
"I'm 53. Since I've been in professional football, the Champions League has been there. My aim was always to coach a team there. I have no issues with the Champions League. I don't know exactly why these 12 teams have done this."
A plane flew over Elland Road
The message was clear on the night with a message reading: "No to the Super League".
As well, Liverpool's bus was greeted with abusive chanting and jeering as they arrived at the stadium ahead of the game.
At Anfield, Liverpool fans left banners and messages expressing their frustration with the news.