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Liverpool are 'in control' in every situation they are in, claims Rio Ferdinand as defender contrasts Reds comfortable Atletico Madrid win with Manchester United's 'disarray' showings in the Champions League

Rio Ferdinand has claimed Liverpool have looked much more assured in the Champions League this term compared with Manchester United.

The Reds easily strolled into the last-16 of the competition as group winners with two games to spare on Wednesday evening following a comfortable 2-0 victory over Atletico Madrid.

It marks an impressive campaign in Europe thus far for Jurgen Klopp's side who had been put into what looked like a tricky section along with AC Milan, Porto and the Spanish champions.

Liverpool cruised into the last-16 of the Champions League after beating Atletico Madrid 2-0
Rio Ferdinand has praised the Reds for their ability to control matches in any situation

But goals from Diogo Jota and Sadio Mane saw them take an early lead at Anfield before Felipe was sent off in the first half to give Klopp's outfit an easy night.