Substitute Marcos Llorente scored two extra-time goals as Atletico Madrid earned a 3-2 second-leg win after extra-time to knock out holders Liverpool and advance to the Champions League quarter-finals 4-2 on aggregate.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp will warn his players again about Atletico Madrid’s gamesmanship but admits this time he will not be forced into protecting them against red cards.
Jose Mourinho said no team in the world would be able to cope with the amount of injuries to key players Tottenham have suffered after their Champions League dream ended.
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone admitted there will be few surprises from him or his team as they seek to hold on to a 1-0 advantage in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against Liverpool.
Hugo Lloris has challenged Tottenham to “write new stories” in the Champions League after insisting they have drawn a line under last season’s sensational comeback against Ajax.
Wins for Chelsea, Watford and Atletico Madrid show Liverpool have lost focus of late – but there are some easy solutions for Jurgen Klopp.
The general secretary of Uefa believes there will be no issues for the governing body’s staff when they travel to the Etihad Stadium for Manchester City’s Champions League clash with Real Madrid this month.
A fortnight ago runaway Premier League leaders Liverpool had lost just twice in 41 matches in all competitions this season.
Pep Guardiola believes Manchester City cannot top last season’s successes, even if they win the Champions League.
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta admits it is a “no-brainer” the club will struggle to attract top players if they fail to qualify for the Champions League for a fourth successive season.