The game also marked Henrik Larsson's comeback from injury, the striker receiving a standing ovation as he came off the substitute's bench with 25 minutes left.
The game also marked Henrik Larsson's comeback from injury for Sweden, the striker receiving a standing ovation as he came off the substitute's bench with 25 minutes left.
And he was seen nursing his other knee with a pack of ice shortly after taking his place on the Liverpool substitute's bench, though Benitez insisted the striker was not withdrawn because of injury.