Playing outside the EPL is a different ball game.
Liverpool is difficult to beat. But Athletico Madrid comes with a game plan that demands being focused for 90 minutes. Thus, Liverpool had more possession but never had a clear cut chance to trouble the Athletico goal keeper.

Ghanaian Thomas Partey matched the Liverpool players in strength and character. He was the strong man for Athletico that confronted the physicality of Liverpool. I would rate him the best player on the pitch today.

This Athletics team that play like crabs. They gather opposing players (with the ball) and never get tired. So no room for Liverpool to float the ball for a header.

Next two weeks is another day.