The anxiety that had gnawed away at Merseyside became reality last night. Liverpool's lack of a world-class striker did cost them, and they paid in the most precious silver of all.
Daily Telegraph
Liverpool endure long night of frustration as chances go begging
The European Cup will remain under lock and key at Anfield after Liverpool won it for a fifth time in Istanbul last May, but this was always designated as the week their reign would end.
The Times
Simao provides killer blow as Liverpool surrender their title
In the end, the European Cup was yielded last night with little more than a whimper.
The Guardian
Liverpool dreams shattered by Simao
The pain of relinquishing his grip on the European Cup is not yet over for Steven Gerrard, who must travel to Paris tomorrow for the official unveiling of the new Champions' League trophy in his capacity as the captain of the now deposed holders of the title.
The Independent