LIVERPOOL defender Andy Robertson has warned Atletico Madrid their Champions League tie is far from over and warned of an Anfield backlash in the return leg.
A fourth-minute goal from Saul Niguez proved to be enough for Atletico to take a 1-0 lead after the opener in Spain.
There were wild celebrations from Atletico Madrid after they sneaked a 1-0 win against LiverpoolCredit: AFP
It was a defensive masterclass from Diego Simeone’s side as they threw bodies in the line to keep a usually-rampant Reds out.
Simeone spent most of the game geeing up the home crowd from the touchline, and the final whistle prompted huge celebrations from fans and players alike.
Speaking after the game, left-back Robertson warned Atletico to expect a much better Liverpool in the return leg.
They can start falling over and trying to get under our skin like they did, I think we handled it well
Liverpool defender Andy Robertson
The 25-year-old told BT Sport: “They celebrated as if they won the tie after the game so let’s see.
“We have a couple of weeks and Premier League business to take care of.
“They are coming back to Anfield, we know our fans will be there, we know we will be there, it is up to them to be there.
“They can start falling over and trying to get under our skin like they did, I think we handled it well with them falling over quite easy, we got on with it.
“We put in a decent performance tonight but we know we can be better and luckily we have a second leg to put it right.”
Robertson’s words were met with scorn by some football fans after the clip was posted onto Twitter.
Some described the Scot as “salty” while others ever said that he “had no class whatsoever”.
Lots of people posted “crying memes” to sum up the interview while some were left wondering why “celebrating was a crime”.
However, others will have enjoyed Robertson’s angry reaction to the defeat, knowing it will only help out him in the right frame of mind for the second leg.
The clash at Anfield will take place on March 11.
Liverpool defender Andy Robertson was described as ‘salty’ for his comments in the post-match interviewCredit: Twitter @btsportfootball
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