Follow all the action as Liverpool look to overturn their 3-0 first-leg defeat against Atalanta in the quarter-final of the Europa League
The Europa League draw gave Liverpool home advantage in the first leg, but that was an advantage they were not able to capitalise on.They were punished for missing chances in the first half when Gianluca Scamacca's 38th-minute shot squirmed underneath Caoimhin Kelleher and into the back of the net. And seconds before the game reached the hour mark, the former West Ham striker was perfectly placed to double his side's advantage, converting Charles De Ketelaere's cross.
Liverpool's dismal night was made even worse when Mario Pasalic scored from the rebound of Ederson's saved shot to make it 3-0.You can subscribe to The Athletic here using our latest offer for access to our award-winning journalism across written, audio and videoIt is a far cry from what Liverpool are used to in Europe and compared with Premier League stadiums, only Brentford, Luton and Bournemouth play in front of fewer fans.
But they have history for big European comebacks, so stick with us throughout the day as we build up to this one.
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