Perhaps it is because both set of fans are more passionate than most. Or, quite simply, because the two have a great affection for Fernando Torres that unites them. Whatever the reason, the game against Atletico Madrid not only passed by without any incident but Liverpool fans were genuinely made to feel welcome.

Inevitably, this won't get anything like the sort of publicity that would be afforded had there been any trouble. It is a sad state of affairs but, rather than dwell on it, I'd rather focus on these nice scenes from after the game: