Jordan Henderson reacts to Champions League exit

Jordan Henderson acknowledged the ‘bitter disappointment’ felt in Liverpool’s dressing room following their Champions League exit.

The Reds’ defence of the trophy ended in dramatic fashion at the last-16 stage at Anfield on Wednesday night, as Atletico Madrid withstood a near-constant barrage of pressure before prevailing 4-2 on aggregate after extra-time.

Georginio Wijnaldum’s smart header just before the break cancelled out Diego Simeone’s side’s 1-0 lead from the first leg, and Roberto Firmino then netted early on in extra-time to put Jürgen Klopp’s team ahead in the tie.

However, Marcos Llorente quickly scored twice from distance prior to Alvaro Morata’s 121st-minute finish to send…