DBasia.news – Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool coach, opened up after his team was defeated by Real Madrid with a score of 5-2. According to him, the Reds followed Madrid’s game in the second half.
Liverpool host Madrid in the first leg of the last 16 of the 2022-2023 Champions League, at Anfield Stadium, Wednesday (22/2). Apparently, the full support of the fans was unable to make Liverpool emerge victorious.
Initially, Liverpool had won 2-0. However, before the first half ended, Madrid leveled at 2-2.
“At the start of the game, in the situation we were in, it was detrimental to see the positives. Apart from conceding two goals, it was probably the best performance of the season. I really liked it,” Klopp said after the match.
Disaster for Liverpool occurred in the second half. Madrid appeared fierce by scoring three additional goals. As a result, El Real closed the match with a 5-2 advantage.
“We lost momentum after the third goal. We never got it back,” stated Klopp.
Klopp considered Liverpool to be in the trap prepared by Madrid. Los Blancos are ready to punish Liverpool with a counterattack.
“In the first half we were able to get the third goal. We had our moments. We were a bit unlucky in the opposition defence,” said Klopp.
“In the second half, it was a game that Madrid wanted to play. We lost the ball at the wrong time. It was a big problem against Real Madrid with the threat of counter-attacks they had.”
This result made Liverpool’s move to the next phase even more challenging a in the second leg which will be held on March 16, Madrid will be the host.