The match was delayed by over half an hour due to security problems outside the ground that prevented many fans entering the stadium in time for kick-off.
Once the action got underway, the Spanish champions were grateful to a string of stunning saves from Thibaut Courtois to deny the Reds either side of Vinicius' 59th minute goal.
(AFP)
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