Deep into injury time, Mariano Pernia was judged to have fouled Steven Gerrard, which left Atletico fuming.

BBC: Benitez defends penalty decision

Previously, Liverpool had been warned when Sabrosa Simao volleyed over from 10 yards from Pernia's low cross.

BBC: Liverpool 1-1 Atletico Madrid

They got their chance at the third time of asking and Gerrard smashed home after he was fouled by Mariano Pernia.

BBC: Liverpool 1-1 Atletico Madrid

But then Gerrard went down under a challenge from Pernia and the Liverpol skipper stepped up himself to dispatch the resultant penalty and salvage a draw.

BBC: Liverpool 1-1 Atletico Madrid