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'It was really strange to prepare for that game,': Jurgen Klopp admits build up for Atletico Madrid Champions League clash was in disarray as coronavirus took hold of Spanish capital in final game before season lockdown

Jurgen Klopp has admitted it was difficult to prepare for Liverpool's second leg Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid as the coronavirus pandemic was taking hold of the Spanish capital.

The Reds had lost the first leg tie 1-0 but there were doubts as to whether the match at Anfield would go ahead with other games in Europe cancelled or taking place behind closed doors.

Madrid was already beginning to shutdown before the fixture and all La Liga had already said that games could no longer go ahead with supporters in stadiums.