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Report: Reds suffer narrow first-leg defeat to Atletico in Madrid

Liverpool suffered a 1-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League last-16 tie in Spain on Tuesday evening.

Just four minutes had elapsed when Atleti grabbed the game's deciding moment, with Saul Nigeuz poking in at close quarters following a corner at Estadio Metropolitano.

The Reds dominated possession throughout the remainder, but were unable to breach the host’s stubborn rear-guard, leaving the European champions with work to do in Anfield’s second leg in three weeks’ time in order to maintain the defence of their title.

The team news…

Liverpool made two changes from the weekend win at Norwich City as Saturday’s match-winner, Sadio Mane, and Fabinho were restored to the starting line-up in place of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita.