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View image in fullscreenLiverpool comeback falls short against Atalanta despite early Salah goal

Jürgen Klopp has taken Liverpool to four European finals, one Champions League trophy and places that players and fans alike may never have imagined possible but a journey that pulsated and punished is over.

Mohamed Salah struck an early penalty that decided the contest but could not transform the tie, although it looked possible during a first half in which Atalanta creaked and the Egypt international missed an excellent chance to double Liverpool’s advantage.

Atalanta regained their composure in the second half to secure only the second European semi-final place in their history and revel in one of their greatest nights.



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The improbable seemed probable again when Liverpool were handed an early penalty by the Atalanta defender Matteo Ruggeri.

When the Colombia winger’s cross was headed clear by Ruggeri it was the Liverpool right-back who suddenly appeared to collect outside the penalty area.

Alexander-Arnold sent Cody Gakpo clear but over-elaboration by the Liverpool forward line sent Klopp apoplectic on the sideline.

Liverpool rarely threatened again as Atalanta rediscovered the defensive organisation and sharpness that underpinned their first leg victory at Anfield.