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Liam Prenderville

Iker Casillas branded 'classless' by Liverpool fans after Champions League clash

Porto goalkeeper Iker Casillas has hit out after two decisions went Liverpool's way in the Champions League quarter-final.

The Reds took a 2-0 lead from the first leg at Anfield thanks to goals from Naby Keita and Roberto Firmino.

They are now in a commanding position to progress to the last four but Casillas has suggested they had things their own way.

The legendary goalkeeper took to social media to send a message to Porto fans, insisting they will not give up on their hopes of going through.

He accompanied the post with two images of key moments in the encounter - that both went against the visitors.

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Casillas uploaded a close-up image of Mohamed Salah's poor challenge on Danilo, with the Egyptian lucky to escape without a red card.

He also posted an image of Trent Alexander-Arnold handling the ball in the box, although VAR deemed it not to be a penalty.

Liverpool fans were quick to criticise the former Real Madrid goalkeeper, who had earlier been given a standing ovation from the Kop.

Iker Casillas reacts (Action Images via Reuters)

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Meanwhile, Porto boss Sergio Conceicao is refusing to write off his side's hopes - although he admits Liverpool are contenders to go on and win the competition.

He said: "The team we played against is a very strong candidate to win this Champions League. But the 90 minutes are over and we've got another 90 minutes at the Dragao.

"I ask all the fans to come to the game and create an atmosphere at the Dragao because we want everything on the field to even up the difference between the teams and hopefully we can get into the semi-finals."

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