Jurgen Klopp calls on Liverpool players to 'learn from this game' after crushing Champions League defeat to Real Madrid

22.02.2023 - 04:51 eurosport.com

Jurgen Klopp has called on his Liverpool players to “learn from this game” after the Reds suffered a crushing 5-2 defeat to Real Madrid in a remarkable last-16 Champions League tie at Anfield.

Vinicius Junior and Karim Benzema both struck twice as Los Blancos hit back from 2-0 down to claim a sensational victory in a devastating first-leg performance.

Ad It is the first time ever that a Liverpool side has conceded three or more goals in a home European game. Champions LeagueBenzema, Vinicius star as Liverpool are thumped at Anfield in last-16 first leg7 HOURS AGO Liverpool had made a lightning start, scoring twice in 14 minutes.

Darwin Nunez gave the hosts a lead with a sublime flick from close range and a mistake from Thibaut Courtois allowed the record-breaking Mohamed Salah to register his 42nd goal in Europe. «The beginning was outstanding,” Klopp told BT Sport. “It was us in a nutshell.

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