Jurgen Klopp is sure Liverpool could beat Atletico Madrid in 90 minutes - and separate from European champion title • Spanish victory star Marco Yorente said: "It's a feeling you can't describe"

• An edgy Klopp. Didn't find a solution to Simeone's tactics

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"This is no reason to downplay Liverpool's glittering season," wrote one of BBC's senior football correspondents, Paul McNulty, shortly after the European champions broke away from their home defeat to Atletico Madrid 3: 2 (after an extension).

Liverpool agree with McNulty, but the disappointment is great. The Premier League contender introduced one of its big games yesterday, but despite completely dominating the lawn, it is finding the way to eliminate the opponent in time.

"Our main mistake is that we conquered the second goal too late," Jürgen Klopp said, noting that his team's 0: 2 reached only the fourth minute of the extension, although the amount of situations it reached in the first 90 minutes was enough to get it to the stage the next.

Salah, Milner and Fabinio are disappointed. Say goodbye to the title // Photo: AFP

True, Athletico goalkeeper Jan Obelek was huge, but Klopp is not looking for excuses. "We played just as we needed to. They caused a lot of problems, but we didn't achieve the crucial goal in time and that's our fault," the German coach tried to sum up.

Captain Jordan Henderson added: "We played great, we left everything on the field, but in the position we were in, we were not allowed to absorb two goals like that. Of course we are disappointed and finish the season in the Champions League with a bitter taste in our mouths."

Henderson, of course, meant the mistake of the team goalkeeper, Adrian, who took the place of injured Allison. Adrian was responsible for losing a careless ball, which led to Atletico's first goal, from which Liverpool did not recover.

Some of Liverpool's fans have turned an accusatory finger into miserable Adrian's past and are confident that with Allison being capable and capable of playing, Liverpool would continue to defend the title. However, they will also take comfort in the fact that their team will soon secure the England Championship win for the first time in 30 years.

Simeone at the end of the game. Athletico players gave him everything // Photo: IP

"Happy to the roof"

The guests from Madrid were delighted with the final whistle, with the team players giving credit first to their coach Diego Simeone. "When you see him on the lines, you want to give him everything," said Athletic defender Kyren Trippier, adding: "Everyone knows Atletico's defense is very strong, and we proved it today, against Liverpool who are always very strong in their home turf."

Rising star Marco Yoranta, who has risen from the bench and conquered a pair, said: "We are happy until the holiday. We were ready to protect our hair to death. What a victory, what a feeling you cannot describe."