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Liverpool needs to beat Atalanta by four or more goals later today if it wants to keep its Europa League hopes alive.
A shock 3-0 loss against Atalanta in the first leg at Anfield has given Liverpool a mountain to climb in the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final clash, with the Reds having it all to do in Italy today.
A winless week for Jürgen Klopp's side has seen their Premier League and Europa League dreams take a big hit, with a huge victory needed in Bergamo.
Liverpool failed to improve after the Atalanta defeat as it lost 1-0 to Crystal Palace in the Premier League, handing the Reds a second defeat in a row at Anfield for the first time since 2021.
The early goal now meant the Reds needed to score five without reply, and they responded perfectly by scoring three minutes later.
A one-two between Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dominik Szoboszlai allowed the latter to break through the Atalanta midfield and towards goal.
Alexander-Arnold whipped an inviting corner towards Jota at the front post, and in between two defenders, the striker headed past the 'keeper to make it 4-1.
As impressive as Liverpool was in Bergamo, the hosts still remained a threat on the break, and in the 82nd minute, Liverpool was dealt a huge blow when Teun Koopmeiners grabbed a goal to put Atalanta ahead on aggregate
The Dutchman's original shot was blocked back into his path, and with Alisson on the floor, the midfielder tapped into an empty net from close range.
Liverpool came close to grabbing a fifth in the 91st minute when Virgil van Dijk headed against the post from another corner, but the Reds were unable to find the goal they needed as they crashed out of the Europa League.
EA FC 24 predicted final score: Atalanta 2-4 Liverpool (Atalanta win 5-4 on aggregate).Who do you think will win
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