Liverpool believe it was a misunderstanding that saw supporters told to take down banners protesting against UEFA during the Champions League defeat to Real Madrid at Anfield.
A number of flags criticising the governing body for their attempts to blame Reds fans for the chaos at last season's Champions League final in Paris were on display during Tuesday evening's round of 16 first leg, which Real won 5-2.
However, it later emerged at least one supporter was told by stewards to take down a banner, which prompted an angry response inside the ground and subsequently on social media after the match.
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For safety reasons, stewards are told supporters should not be allowed to walk along the front of the Kop or nearby stairways and entrances while holding any banner.
And where Liverpool believe there was a misunderstanding was in stewards mistakenly telling fans to put down the banner rather than informing them to return to their seat where it could be unfurled.
The club are also keen to make clear the situation was not a case of censorship.
An independent review into the Champions League final chaos published last week pointed the finger firmly at the governing body and exonerated Liverpool fans of any blame.
Club sources say they will now reach out to the Spion Kop 1906 fans' group to discuss the misunderstanding.
Spion Kop have since questioned the accuracy of Liverpool's version of events. Liverpool have set a meeting at Anfield to discuss the matter with the group.
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