Jose Enrique posts on Instagram as Liverpool lose to Atletico Madrid

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Jose Enrique has posted a message on Instagram after Liverpool were knocked out of the Champions League at the last 16 stage to Atletico Madrid – despite taking the lead in extra-time.

Atletico brought a 1-0 first-leg advantage to Anfield ahead of the second leg thanks to Saul Niguez’s goal, but only few could have seen the game going the way it did. Gini Wijnaldum was the man for the occasion, equalising the tie on aggregate.

His header sent the tie into extra-time and just four minutes into the extra 30 minutes, Roberto Firmino was as sharp as a knife from eight yards out. Initially hitting the post, the ball bounced back and he tapped home.

However, with just 25 minutes of extra time to go, Diego Simeone’s side bounced back. Substitute Marcos Llorente had previously scored just three career goals – but he netted a brace. The first coming after a mistake from goalkeeper Adrian.

The second was an excellent snapshot from 20 yards out, leaving Adrian with no chance. Liverpool hit the bar through Andy Robertson and had plenty of chances, but Alvaro Morata ended any doubt with moments left – squeezing the ball through.

Former Liverpool defender Enrique, who retired from professional football in 2017 but remains a keen Liverpool supporter and has represented Liverpool Legends, has posted on Instagram after the match.

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