Devastated Jurgen Klopp conceded that Liverpool’s European dream is over, as he attempted to draw Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti into mindgames.
But even though the Reds boss can’t see a way back in the tie against Madrid, after a 5-2 thrashing, he insisted his side can’t allow them to be damaged by the worst European defeat in Anfield history.
Los Blancos chief Ancelotti insisted after the game he didn’t believe the tie was won yet, despite the scoreline. But Klopp countered: "I think Carlo thinks the tie is over - and I think it as well in the moment, but in three weeks.