Liverpool endured a shocking second-half fall down as Sevilla beat them in the Europa League final by 3-1 to win the tournament for the third season in a row. Jurgen Klopp’s men looked on the way to get the prize of Champions League football – by winning the Europa League – when Daniel Sturridge’s superb […]
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]]>Liverpool endured a shocking second-half fall down as Sevilla beat them in the Europa League final by 3-1 to win the tournament for the third season in a row. Jurgen Klopp’s men looked on the way to get the prize of Champions League football – by winning the Europa League – when Daniel Sturridge’s superb hit with the outside of his left foot provided them the first half lead. The great job was destroyed within the seconds after the break when Kevin Gameiro rotated the cross shot of Mariano Ferreira to put Sevilla level.
Liverpool, who were not given a clear penalty in the first half when Sevilla’s Daniel Carrico plainly held as Roberto Firmino attempted to interlace past him, never recuperated. Andujar Moreno’s (Coke’s) excellent 64th-minute header established Sevilla’s predominance and then after six minutes he added a controversial third from close range, which was refused at first however was then given as Liverpool drooped to their second loss in the final this season after being beaten by Manchester City in the Capital One Cup final.
Klopp has restored Liverpool for a lot of this season – without a doubt some of their supporters were all the while seeking for the kind of rebound that saw them score three goals in the last 20 minutes to catch Borussia Dortmund in the quarter-final – however this loss is a noteworthy obstruction to his summer policy. Liverpool had such a great amount of riding on this match. The bait of Champions League football would have finished an alluring bundle to set before any possible signings.
Now they will not be a part of any kind of European football as they finished well beaten here in one more night of frustration for Klopp, who has now lost five consecutive finals with Dortmund and Liverpool. Liverpool will still attract players of high class, however a significant board in their transfer policy has been expelled by this loss. Klopp’s essence of regenerating papered over a portion of the breaks in the Liverpool squad he acquired however they were mercilessly uncovered by Sevilla’s second half masterclass.
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]]>Jurgen Klopp remains on course for silverware in his first season in charge after Liverpool beat Villarreal in the semi-final by 3-1 to reach the Europa League final. Trailing 1-0 from the first leg in Spain, the Reds scored three goals in the second leg at Anfield. The hosts levelled the tie on aggregate after […]
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]]>Jurgen Klopp remains on course for silverware in his first season in charge after Liverpool beat Villarreal in the semi-final by 3-1 to reach the Europa League final. Trailing 1-0 from the first leg in Spain, the Reds scored three goals in the second leg at Anfield. The hosts levelled the tie on aggregate after Bruno Soriano’s early own goal. Daniel Sturridge, left out of the team in Spain, then put the hosts in command with a low finish after good work from the excellent Roberto Firmino. After Villarreal’s Victor Ruiz was sent off, Adam Lallana made the win safe.
Ruiz received a second booking after stepping on Lallana’s foot in a game where Liverpool’s energetic pressing ruffled their opponents. Klopp, who took over from Brendan Rodgers in October and celebrated wildly with supporters after the final whistle, has now taken the Reds to a second final of the season, following defeat by Manchester City in the Capital One Cup final. Liverpool will face Europa League holders Sevilla in the final in Basel on 18 May. Sevilla beat Shakhtar Donetsk by 5-3 on aggregate in the other semi-final.
Despite sitting nine points and 19 goals behind fourth-placed Manchester City in the Premier League, Jurgen Klopp’s side would qualify for next season’s Champions League should they win in Switzerland, representing a fine return for Klopp in such a short spell in charge. On another memorable night at Anfield, Liverpool reached their first European final since losing the 2007 Champions League final to AC Milan.
While it was less dramatic than the quarter-final win over Klopp’s former team Borussia Dortmund, the players seemed galvanised by an electric rendition of You’ll Never Walk Alone before kick-off as home fans paid tribute to those who died in the Hillsborough disaster, following last week’s inquest verdict where 96 fans were found to be unlawfully killed at a FA Cup semi-final in 1989. Liverpool fans formed a message which read ‘The Greatest Football Family’ around Anfield after the Hillsborough inquest.
Curated from Liverpool 3-0 Villarreal (agg 3-1) – BBC Sport
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]]>Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp guaranteed to go all out for triumph in the second leg of Europa League semi-final against Villarreal at Anfield on 5 May. Adrian Lopez’s goal in stoppage time provided the Spanish side a 1-0 home win on Thursday. After a first half of few chances, Cedric Bakambu’s shot clipped the Reds […]
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]]>Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp guaranteed to go all out for triumph in the second leg of Europa League semi-final against Villarreal at Anfield on 5 May. Adrian Lopez’s goal in stoppage time provided the Spanish side a 1-0 home win on Thursday. After a first half of few chances, Cedric Bakambu’s shot clipped the Reds upright soon after the break. Liverpool were very close when Roberto Firmino’s low shot hit the post. The Reds were going for a noteworthy draw in Spain until they switched off to permit substitute Lopez to score on Denis Suarez’s low cross.
In spite of the sensational winner, the Europa League semi-final still remains delicately balanced before the second leg on Thursday. The winning team will meet Spanish holders Sevilla or Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk in the final in Swiss city Basel on 18 May. Sevilla came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw in Ukraine in the other semi-final first leg. Liverpool have not qualified for a European final since losing to AC Milan in the 2007 Champions League final, however a stoic display at Villarreal looked set to leave them a home win far from terminating that desolate run.
However, the English team lost their defensive control in the last few seconds – and it could demonstrate vital. Left-back Alberto Moreno wandered up field, leaving the space for ex-Manchester City adolescent Suarez to utilise before squaring to Lopez for the most simple of finishes. Former Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson said: “Where did the left-back vanish to? Stoppage time at 0-0 in a Europa League semi-final – and he is most likely 70 metres up the pitch.
“0-0 would have been a decent end result. All of a sudden because of one deviation you are under stress for the second leg,” Lawrenson added. Liverpool will need to score minimum two goals at Anfield in one and half hour to go into the final in Milan, however Villarreal know an away goal would mean the Reds then need at least three. The English side Liverpool were put as favourites to lift the trophy of Europe’s secondary club competition after their exciting quarter-final victory against Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund.
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]]>Liverpool staged one of the most dramatic comebacks Anfield has seen to thrash Borussia Dortmund by 4-3 in a classic and reach the Europa League semi-finals with a 5-4 aggregate result. After playing a 1-1 draw in Germany, Jurgen Klopp’s side were twice left needing three goals to go through in the face of Dortmund’s […]
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]]>Liverpool staged one of the most dramatic comebacks Anfield has seen to thrash Borussia Dortmund by 4-3 in a classic and reach the Europa League semi-finals with a 5-4 aggregate result. After playing a 1-1 draw in Germany, Jurgen Klopp’s side were twice left needing three goals to go through in the face of Dortmund’s rapier attacks – but climbed the mountain twice with Dejan Lovren’s stoppage time header from James Milner’s cross concluding a night packed with drama and emotion.
Anfield commemorated the 27th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster, in which 96 supporters died, with an impeccably observed minute’s silence before kick-off – followed by a thriller that will be recalled for generations for sheer excitement and a finale that sent Anfield wild. The Bundesliga side struck twice inside the first nine minutes through Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – both after swift breaks, with the latter sealed by a crisp 14-yard strike – to take a 3-1 aggregate lead in the tie.
The German side missed numerous more chances to extend their lead as Liverpool struggled to cope with their attacking threat. The Reds slowly grew into the game, creating and missing a succession of chances. Even when Divock Origi gave them hope early in the second half – slotting the ball through the legs of keeper Roman Weidenfeller – it seemed to have been snuffed out by Marco Reus’s cool 57th-minute finish.
They still needed three goals with less than 25 minutes left but Philippe Coutinho’s low shot cut the deficit and when Mamadou Sakho headed in after 77 minutes, Liverpool stood on the brink of something remarkable. Amid riotous scenes, Lovren rose to head home in stoppage time in front of the Kop to spark chaotic celebrations and seal a win that will take its place in Anfield folklore. This may not bring a trophy, but Klopp can now take his place alongside other Liverpool managers who have their names alongside famous victories.
Curated from Liverpool 4-3 Borussia Dortmund (agg: 5-4) – BBC Sport
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]]>Divock Origi provided Liverpool a conceivably significant away goal in their Europa League quarter-final game against Borussia Dortmund as the first leg in Germany ended in a 1-1 draw. The Belgium international hit on Reds manager Jurgen Klopp’s arrival to his previous club with a low finish across goal in the first half and put […]
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]]>Divock Origi provided Liverpool a conceivably significant away goal in their Europa League quarter-final game against Borussia Dortmund as the first leg in Germany ended in a 1-1 draw. The Belgium international hit on Reds manager Jurgen Klopp’s arrival to his previous club with a low finish across goal in the first half and put visitors ahead. Dortmund goalkeeper Roman Weidenfeller then denied Origi one-on-one. Mats Hummels headed in an equaliser soon after the break and the hosts squeezed while seeking a winner, but Liverpool kept them under control.
At last it was a reasonable result as Dortmund, who are favourites to win the Europa League, took full control on the ball however Klopp’s strategies guaranteed Liverpool disappointed their competitors, confining them to a couple of real possibilities. Some eyebrows were raised before start of the game when Klopp chose Origi for the start rather than England striker Daniel Sturridge. Origi could not score any goal since 14 February, whereas Sturridge gave off an impression of being finding his form after coming back from injury with three goals in nine matches.
The 20-year-old was just like an observer in the opening stages as Liverpool doused up some early pressure, however Klopp said before the kick-off that he had given him the nod in the wake of his speed and power – and both were on show when Liverpool took the lead. He managed skipper Jordan Henderson’s somewhat clumsy ball brilliantly before transforming towards goal and directing a low strike into the far corner. From that point on, Origi picked up the ball fabulously to reduce some stress on a defence that obviously came under some large stress at times.
In Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Dortmund have a standout amongst the most deadly finishers in Europe, yet Dejan Lovren and Mamadou Sakho faced the assignment of invalidating the 33-goal Gabon striker. He was restricted to one real opportunity, an attempt from close range that was obstructed by Lovren, whereas Sakho threw his body in the way of Henrikh Mkhitaryan to deny what was a practically confirm goal.
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]]>Liverpool took the control of their Europa League round of 16 first leg game as they beat poor Manchester United by 2-0 at Anfield on Thursday night. Jurgen Klopp’s men were dominant in this first European game between the two Premier League giants – and the only frustration for German manager will be that the […]
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]]>Liverpool took the control of their Europa League round of 16 first leg game as they beat poor Manchester United by 2-0 at Anfield on Thursday night. Jurgen Klopp’s men were dominant in this first European game between the two Premier League giants – and the only frustration for German manager will be that the game is not already settled. Daniel Sturridge was the man who put Liverpool ahead in the 20th minute by scoring a goal on penalty spot after Memphis Depay fouled Nathaniel Clyne. Later Roberto Firmino doubled their lead with a header from close range when 17 minutes were remaining.
Manchester United did not produce a single chance and only the extra ordinary performance of goalkeeper David de Gea has kept Liverpool in range as he created a sequence of impressive saves. Liverpool have the destiny of this game in their own hands now – and Manchester United lovers might have been trying to offload their tickets for next week’s second leg if it was not for the exceptional De Gea. The Spain international was world-class and it was only his continuous interferences that kept Liverpool’s lead anywhere near controllable for Louis van Gaal’s team.
De Gea saved superbly at the far post from Coutinho in the first half when many would have given up and showed brilliant athleticism to keep out the Brazilian in front of The Kop in the second half. He also blocked Sturridge when Chris Smalling missed a simple defensive header in Liverpool’s opening surge and demonstrated his reflexes to stop Adam Lallana, as well as punching away Nathaniel Clyne’s powerful drive after the break.
In other words, the only reason United have any interest in that second game at Old Trafford is because of De Gea – and if they somehow pull this around it will be down to this virtuoso display. Liverpool’s next match is the second leg at Old Trafford on Thursday, 17 March, while Manchester United host West Ham in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Sunday.
Curated from Liverpool 2-0 Manchester United – BBC Sport
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]]>Today’s Europa League last-16 game between Liverpool and Manchester United is “the mother of all football games,” according to Reds boss Jurgen Klopp. Anfield ground is going to host the first game of domestic rivals in the European competition, although it is in the second-tier tournament instead of the Champions League. But, Klopp said: I always […]
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]]>Today’s Europa League last-16 game between Liverpool and Manchester United is “the mother of all football games,” according to Reds boss Jurgen Klopp. Anfield ground is going to host the first game of domestic rivals in the European competition, although it is in the second-tier tournament instead of the Champions League. But, Klopp said: I always said the Europa League is full of excitement. “It is really, really big. Hopefully it is not the biggest game of my career at Liverpool but it’s very important one,” he added.
Manchester United have lifted European Cup thrice – most recently in 2008 in its present Champions League format – whereas Liverpool have won the title five times. Man United boss Louis van Gaal said those who criticise them on their demotion to the Europa League from Champions League are “living in the past”, and Klopp thinks the game will still provide a huge entertainment to the audience at Anfield. “I do not believe in enemies in football, I believe in real opponents,” said the 48-year-old German, who led his ex-club Borussia Dortmund to the Champions League final in 2013.
“I really have no issue with Van Gaal but the last thing I want is for him to win. Games like this are the mother of all football games,” said Klopp. Liverpool have lifted the UEFA Cup – forerunner to the Europa League – thrice, most recently in 2001, whereas Manchester United’s best achievement was to reach the quarter-finals in 1985. The champions of the tournament be eligible for participate in the Champions League and Klopp defends the standard of the competition.
“What’s Champions League level? I saw many rubbish matches at Champions League level. Liverpool and Manchester always want to participate in it,” said Klopp. “There is a lengthy way to go but we can see the line. There are only the high-profile clubs left in this competition. From now on it is something like a small Champions League,” he added.
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]]>Liverpool have been drawn against Premier League opponents Manchester United in the Europa League last-16, whereas Tottenham Hotspur will face Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund. The ties have been scheduled on Thursday, 10 and 17 March. Liverpool’s home game will start at 20:05 GMT with the second leg at Old Trafford starting at 18:00 GMT. Gary […]
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]]>Liverpool have been drawn against Premier League opponents Manchester United in the Europa League last-16, whereas Tottenham Hotspur will face Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund. The ties have been scheduled on Thursday, 10 and 17 March. Liverpool’s home game will start at 20:05 GMT with the second leg at Old Trafford starting at 18:00 GMT. Gary Neville’s Valencia will face fellow Spanish side Athletic Bilbao, whereas Sevilla – the holders of the last two Europa League trophies – will play against Basel. The final will be played at the St Jakob-Park, the home ground of Swiss side Basel.
The champions of the competition qualify for next season’s Champions League. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp said: “You can ask my staff but when they asked me last night who I wished,” I said ‘Manchester United’. I believe we need to clear something. We had an excellent match when we lost 1-0 (in the Premier League in January) but it was not what we deserved, he added. It gives us an opportunity to make it better and that is what we will try to do.
Manchester United, who have never won the Europa League, beat FC Midtjylland by 6-3 on a combined result of both legs. Marcus Rashford helped United in their 5-1 second leg victory by scoring two goals on his first appearance for the club. Jurgen Klopp side beat Augsburg by 1-0 on aggregate with the help of James Milner’s goal in the second leg game on Thursday. Liverpool won the old UEFA Cup thrice, in 1973, 1976 and 2001.
Manchester United and Liverpool will be in front of each other for the first time in European competition. The last all-English game in the UEFA Cup or Europa League was played between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur in April 1973. Spurs beat Fiorentina by 3-0 in their second leg game on Thursday to get a score of 4-1 in total. They have also won the UEFA Cup twice in 1972 and 1984. Sevilla – a record four times winners of the competition – are putting an effort to become the first team to win it consecutively three years.
Full Draw of Europa League Last-16
Shakhtar Donetsk Vs Anderlecht
FC Basel Vs Sevilla
Villarreal Vs Bayer Leverkusen
Athletic Bilbao Vs Valencia
Liverpool Vs Manchester United
Sparta Prague Vs Lazio
Borussia Dortmund Vs Tottenham Hotspur
Fenerbahce Vs Braga
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