Jürgen Klopp’s anticipation of fans returning to Anfield for a Champions League match was palpable – and come 15 September 2021, he wasn’t disappointed. As this gallery from Getty Images photographer Alex Livesey shows, Liverpool’s 3-2 win against AC Milan was a night that will live long in the memory
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The Kop welcomes its heroes back for a Champions League night for the first time in 18 months
The Kop welcomes its heroes back for a Champions League night for the first time in 18 months
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Liverpool fans make their way to the match
Liverpool fans make their way to the match
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Liverpool fans en route to the match
Liverpool fans en route to the match
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Anfield in the evening sunset
Anfield in the evening sunset
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The young Liverpool faithful show their support
The young Liverpool faithful show their support
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The famous Shankly Gates
The famous Shankly Gates
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A seasoned traveller
A seasoned traveller
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A scarf seller
A scarf seller
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A pre-match bite
A pre-match bite
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Jordan Henderson soaks up the Anfield roar after his winner
Jordan Henderson soaks up the Anfield roar after his winner
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Milan defender Theo Hernández takes a tumble
Milan defender Theo Hernández takes a tumble
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Joe Gomez and Olivier Giroud leap for the ball
Joe Gomez and Olivier Giroud leap for the ball
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Jordan Henderson clutches his Player of the Match award
Jordan Henderson clutches his Player of the Match award
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Liverpool fans cheer on their side
Liverpool fans cheer on their side
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The iconic adidas Starball.
The iconic adidas Starball.
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