Liverpool were left furious and frustrated as they struck the woodwork twice in quick succession while chasing the game.
First, Dominik Szoboszlai unleashed a thunderous long-range strike that rattled the post and bounced away to safety.
Moments later, Virgil van Dijk powered a header against the bar from a corner, with the captain angrily claiming he was fouled by Moises Caicedo — but no penalty was given.
The double near-miss summed up Liverpool’s growing frustration at Anfield.
What should have been a commanding lead turned into a tense battle, with the reigning champions repeatedly denied by the frame of the goal and some questionable refereeing decisions.