After the jarring loss to Real Madrid in the first game of the Champions League quarter-final, the German manager clings to the mythical power of Liverpool Stadium but confesses: "It would not be the same without the crowd"
Vinicius Jr. in his good game at Real
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Last night (Tuesday) the Spaniards defeated the Mighty Reds 1: 3 in a game held at the "Alfredo Di Stefano" stadium in the face of the extensive renovations at the Santiago Bernabeu, Real's home.
While the Red side did not reach the first half, which was one of the weakest halves of the season, which you will not remember well, Real can be satisfied.
Vinicius Jr., in his best game for Blancos scored in the 27th minute after a wonderful cooking by Tony Cross, Marco Asensio set up the half-time score in the 36th minute.
The second half opened better for Liverpool when Muhammad Salah shrank in the 51st minute, but a quarter of an hour later (65) Vinicius scored and set up the game.
The Reds' coach, Jürgen Klopp, complained about a problematic refereeing decision in relation to a foul committed on Sadio Mane, but admitted "this is not what he lost the game for us". And prevented her from exploiting the relative weakness in defense in the absence of Sergio Ramos and Rafael Varane.
"Liverpool are a quality rival, and we know they will bring everything to the rematch," said the Frenchman.
Meanwhile at Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp is not cultivating too high expectations for next week's game at Anfield: "If you want sweeping and exciting experiences go see the game against Barcelona (4-0 in the Champions League semi-final 18/19), 80% of the game was the atmosphere the crowd created at Anfield "Now we'll have to do it without them."
