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Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid LIVE: Former Reds’ striker Luis Suarez claims that Liverpool has an advantage ahead of Champions League clash

Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid LIVE: Former Reds’ striker Luis Suarez claims that Liverpool has an advantage ahead of Champions League clash

Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid LIVE: Former Reds’ striker Luis Suarez claims that Liverpool has an advantage ahead of the UEFA Champions League clash- Atletico Madrid travel to England to face Liverpool at Anfield. This marks the return of the former Reds’ striker Luis Suarez who was not well-received by the crowd last time out when […]

Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid LIVE: Former Reds’ striker Luis Suarez claims that Liverpool has an advantage ahead of the UEFA Champions League clash- Atletico Madrid travel to England to face Liverpool at Anfield. This marks the return of the former Reds’ striker Luis Suarez who was not well-received by the crowd last time out when he visited via FC Barcelona. Luis Suarez reveals the Anfield crowd gives Liverpool an advantage ahead of the Champions League showdown with his former club.

The Atletico Madrid striker spent the best part of four years with the Reds and admits the Anfield crowd gives his old side a huge advantage in any home fixture.

Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid LIVE: Former Reds' striker Luis Suarez claims that Liverpool has an advantage ahead of Champions League clash
Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid LIVE: Former Reds’ striker Luis Suarez claims that Liverpool has an advantage ahead of Champions League clash

Of course, every team has its strengths and weaknesses,‘ he told UEFA’s official website. ‘We know how good Liverpool are on the counterattack when they get the ball up to their pacy attackers.

Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid LIVE: Luis Suarez did not hold back from celebrating against Liverpool after scoring in Barcelona

Luis Suarez was brought in on the 80th-minute mark as he replaced Lemar. He failed to make any mark. Furthermore, he received a yellow card in the stoppage time for dissent after not being awarded a free kick.

Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid: Virgil van Dijk clattered into Luis Suarez - who was then booked
Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid: Virgil van Dijk clattered into Luis Suarez – who was then booked

Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid LIVE: Luis Suarez talks about Liverpool fans

The Uruguayan also spoke about Liverpool’s famous ‘You’ll never walk alone‘ song.

The lyrics say it all. You can have a bad game, and another bad game after that, but they will never stop believing in you.

In the Premier League, Luis Suarez scored 69 goals and grabbed 23 assists in just 110 games. He was also awarded the Golden Boot and the Premier League Player of the Season in 2013/13.

They won’t let you walk alone, as they say. People won’t boo you if you lose a ball. They will keep believing in you because you are playing for Liverpool. And that confidence which people give you was huge,’ continued Suarez.

Liverpool’s famous “You’ll Never Walk Alone” Chant

There have been players who have cost a lot. They haven’t had a lot of success, but when they went out on the pitch they felt that love from the people. It’s amazing, and it gives you confidence.’

Griezmann was sent off in the early stages of the second half and the away team edged in front once more when Salah stroked in a low penalty 12 minutes from full-time.

Atletico almost had a subsequent spot-kick of their own, but the referee reversed his decision after reviewing via the VAR, and Jürgen Klopp’s men secured the win.

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