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Liverpool Stunned by Atalanta in Europa League Quarter-final First Leg
Disastrous Anfield Defeat
Liverpool endured a disastrous evening at Anfield on Thursday as they were comprehensively outplayed by Italian Serie A outfit Atalanta. The Premier League giants were stunned 3-0 by the sixth-placed visitors, leaving their hopes of reaching the Europa League semi-finals hanging in the balance.
Historic Night for Atalanta
The victory was one of the most impressive in Atalanta's history. The Bergamo-based club dominated the match from start to finish, carving open the Liverpool defense with ease. Josip Ilicic, Mario Pašalić, and Luis Muriel scored the goals that secured a famous win for the Italian underdogs.
Liverpool's Woes Continue
For Liverpool, the defeat was their first home loss in any competition since April 2021. It also extended their winless streak in all competitions to four matches, having previously lost to Manchester United in the league and drawn with Arsenal and Benfica.
Europa League Hopes Dimming
Liverpool entered the Europa League as one of the favorites to win the competition. However, their poor recent form and the size of the deficit against Atalanta make their task extremely difficult. They will need to stage a remarkable comeback in the second leg if they are to have any chance of progressing to the next round.
Recent European Meetings
The two previous European matches between Liverpool and Atalanta were in the group stage of the 2020-21 UEFA Champions League. Both matches resulted in away wins, with Liverpool winning 5-0 in Bergamo and Atalanta triumphing 2-0 at Anfield.
Match Statistics
Liverpool
Shots: 9
Shots on target: 2
Possession: 54%
Atalanta
Shots: 16
Shots on target: 7
Possession: 46%
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