Llorente Disappointed Despite Scoring Twice in Loss at Liverpool

Atletico Madrid’s Marcos Llorente expressed his dissatisfaction following a defeat against Liverpool, despite netting two goals during the match.

Match Summary

It was the second occasion Llorente found the back of the net twice at Anfield, as Atletico made a commendable effort to recover from an initial 2-0 deficit. However, they ultimately succumbed to a 3-2 loss in this Champions League encounter.

Llorente’s Remarks

After the game, Llorente commented on the match’s pivotal moments: “(Virgil) Van Dijk’s goal can happen. What can’t happen are two goals so soon. That’s football. It’s the first Champions League match and there’s still a long way to go.”

He acknowledged the strength of their opponents, stating, “They’re a great opponent. They managed to break through our defense early on, and we need to find solutions for those difficulties.”

Regarding his personal achievement, Llorente added, “I’m focused on securing the three points and achieving victory. Unfortunately, the two goals I scored today didn’t contribute to that goal.”