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Exiting on penalties, in particular, was a tough way to go after a grueling 210 minutes.

Nevertheless, the Liverpool boss remained level-headed.

"Maybe it is not the moment to tell [the players] now — and I didn’t tell them as well — but I can say it here: last season, we weren’t involved in the Champions League, and two seasons ago, Liverpool went out against Madrid after losing 5-2 at home.

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"We have to accept it and we will come back stronger next season," he promised.

This was a new experience for the Reds boss, but every other setback he has faced has seen lessons quickly learned