'Magical football temple' - Belgian media react to Liverpool win as Jurgen Klopp warning 'wasn't fake'
Union Saint-Gilloise were only promoted to the Belgian first division in 2021 - two years later they found themselves going toe-to-toe with Liverpool at Anfield.
Despite falling to a 2-0 loss - courtesy of a first Reds goal for Ryan Gravenberch and a late strike by Diogo Jota - the visitors gave a good account of themselves as they displayed attacking intent at the home of one of the Europa League favourites.
Also a heartwarming moment was witnessed by all as Alexis Mac Allister for Liverpool and his brother Kevin - watched by family in the stands - faced off on opposing teams for the first time in their professional careers.
When first drawing Liverpool in the competition in August, video emerged of Union Saint-Gilloise's players in celebration just of the thought of facing the six-time Champions League winners. Now having visited Anfield, here is how the Belgian national media reacted.
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'Anfield gets a ten for atmosphere and conviviality'
Het Laatste Nieuws wrote: "It was not an (absolute) dream evening for Union Saint-Gilloise. Liverpool needed goals from Gravenberch - after a mistake by Moris - and Jota. Furthermore, I especially enjoyed the atmosphere at Anfield. For everyone. Afterwards there were congratulations from Liverpool coach Jürgen Klopp.
"The most important matches in the Europa League are coming soon for Union. Two matches against LASK Linz. If you want to overwinter like last season, it would be a good idea to get six out of six against the Austrians. A stunt on Liverpool was not possible.
"Either way, the players must
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