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Charlotte Coates

'Historical humilation' - Spanish media give brutal verdict on Liverpool win over Man United

Spanish media have reacted to Liverpool's huge 7-0 win over fierce rivals Manchester United on Sunday evening at Anfield in the Premier League.

The Reds have now moved up to fifth in the league as they now sit just three points away from Tottenham Hotspur in fourth with a game in hand following four wins from their last five games.

Cody Gakpo, Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah all scored braces last night before Roberto Firmino added to the tally when he came on off the bench late on as Liverpool made history.

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After taking on Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday lunchtime, Liverpool will come up against Real Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie - where they face a 5-2 deficit following the first leg at Anfield.

Despite the tie seemingly being over for Liverpool, the 7-0 win over United paired with Madrid's 0-0 draw with Real Betis on Sunday has perhaps given the Reds a dose of optimism.

Spanish outlet Marca handed out player ratings for both sides with three stars being the best. Jurgen Klopp, Gakpo, Salah, Andy Robertson, Harvey Elliott and Nunez all got three with the rest receiving two stars.

Not one United player got higher than one star with Casemiro, Antony, Tyrell Malacia, Fred and Marcus Rashford being the lucky few while everyone else, including boss Erik ten Hag, not even deserving a rating.

Marca wrote: "Liverpool gave their fans an afternoon to remember and firing out a warning to Real Madrid ahead of their Champions League last 16 second leg."

AS Diario praised the Reds for their 'historical humilation' of United: "Against one of the fashionable teams in this Premier League, Liverpool once again offered flashes that reminded us of the most brilliant team of the Klopp era."

Their report added: "The party was absolute with the appearance of Firmino. He scored in the 89th minute, adding salt to the wound of a deranged, humiliated United. An afternoon to forget for the Red Devils."

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