Liverpool ace Andy Robertson aims dig at Atletico Madrid stars after Champions League loss

However, boss Simeone had set his side up to defend deep and the early goal gave his players something to fight for.

Liverpool dominated possession and finished the game having had 73 percent of the ball, but while they managed eight shots at during the game, not one was on target to test goalkeeper Jan Oblak.

But despite the setback to Liverpool’s plan to win back-to-back Champions League titles, Robertson is confident he and his team-mates can mount a comeback at Anfield in the return leg.

“We’ve got a second leg to put it right,” he said.

“They celebrated as if they won the tie after the game.