Fernando Torres admitted being blown away by the welcome he received from Liverpool fans on an emotional return to Anfield on Sunday . The Spain international returned to his former club to take part in a charity match played between teams picked by Reds icons Steven Gerrard and Sportsmail 's own Jamie Carragher . Torres and Luis Suarez both received a standing ovation when they made their second-half introduction . Torres admits being surprised by the response , especially after supporters had acted angrily when he left the club for Chelsea for a then British record £50million in 2011 . Fernando Torres applauds Liverpool fans after taking part in a charity game at Anfield . Torres and another returning Reds striker Luiz Suarez were given a standing ovation when they came on . CLICK HERE to read the full match report from Anfield . The famous 'Fernando Torres Liverpool 's number nine ' chant was sung by the Kop and a clearly moved Torres said afterwards : 'It was just very emotional . ' I did n't know how to react because I was not expecting them to sing the song which I still remember . ' I remember the great games we had here in the Champions league and trying to win the league and fighting for trophies . The Spain international admits he will 'never forget ' hearing his name chanted by Liverpool fans again . Torres and Suarez congratulate their team captain Steven Gerrard after he scored from the spot . Liverpool players past and present gather for a photo together after the full-time whistle . ' I have this song in my head and it was so important for me . 'Those three and a half years changed my entire life and I remember every important moment there was always that song from the Kop . 'So to hear that once again is something I will never forget . Goal scorer Didier Drogba ( left ) shared a picture with Torres and John Terry after the game . Gerrard , who is leaving for the MLS at the end of the season , scored both his side 's goals with penalties . 'Everybody knows Liverpool fans are different class and for me today it is one of those things you can only dream about . 'It is just amazing to be able to be here and I just want to thank everybody for the welcome . ' Mario Balotelli opened the scoring before Didier Drogba doubled the lead for Carragher 's XI in the first half . Departing captain , Gerrard , who leaves for MLS side LA Galaxy at the end of the season , ensured the game finished level by netting a brace from the penalty spot .
Fernando Torres returned to Anfield for a charity match between teams picked by Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher . The Reds captain was joined on the pitch at Anfield, where he posed with his team-mates before taking part in an autograph session ahead of their game against Manchester United.