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In fact, the past two matches have proved them totally wrong.

European nights under the lights have always been special and the return of Xabi Alonso and his army of Bayer Leverkusen Invincibles conjured a sense of anticipation.

The quality Alonso has instilled into his set-up at Leverkusen was clear to see.

However, he knew that as much as he could prepare his team for the match, there is nothing that prepares players for a raucous Anfield.

“To play in the Champions League at Anfield, it can’t get much better than that,” Alonso said ahead of the tie.

“The atmosphere is super.

Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso was back at Anfield on Tuesday.

Cody Gakpo speaking after Liverpool beat Bayer Leverkusen 4-0 at Anfield in the Champions League

Arne Slot’s name was chanted by Kopites towards the end of the contest with Liverpool on a 12-game unbeaten run.

“I can say many things, we can explain many things (to the players) but to control this atmosphere that is created (at Anfield)..