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#4 Individual brilliance from Marcos Llorente

Marcos Llorente registered a brace

Marcos Llorente has not exactly sparkled since arriving at Atletico Madrid from Real Madrid and the 25-year-old was started on the bench alongside another former Blanco who has failed to hit the heights expected.

The midfielder got his opportunity 13 minutes into the second half and while Diego Costa was visibly upset at the decision to haul him off, Llorente justified the swap by putting in his best display in the white and red of Atletico.

He instantly slotted in as the most advanced of the four midfielders and it was from here that he wrecked havoc, ending the night with two goals and an assist to send Liverpool packing in front of their own fans.

Llorente was well placed to receive the pass from Joao Felix after the mistake by Adrian and his second goal was even more brilliant, expertly gliding past the challenge of Jordan Henderson before slotting home from 20 yards after being played in by Alvaro Morata.

His night was ended on a high note when he returned the favour to the Spanish striker late in the game and his performance would give him serious credits in Simeone's eyes for a more frequent role in the team.