Liverpool Faces Online Taunts After Humiliating Europa League Defeat
Liverpool found themselves at the mercy of online mockery following a crushing loss against Atalanta in the first leg of their Europa League quarterfinal clash on Thursday.
Gianluca Scamacca, a former West Ham United forward, netted twice, with ex-Chelsea player Mario Pasalic sealing a late third goal, leaving the Reds reeling from a 3-0 defeat.
This defeat not only marked Liverpool’s first stumble of the season at Anfield but also ended an impressive 34-game unbeaten streak at their renowned home ground, as highlighted by Squawka.
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The setback casts a shadow over Liverpool’s Europa League aspirations in what is Jurgen Klopp’s final season at the helm, as observed by Eurosport. Their dreams of a treble are dwindling, having already missed out on a quadruple following a loss to Manchester United in the FA Cup.
In the aftermath of their defeat, rival fans took to social media to revel in Liverpool’s misfortune. Tweets like @BenopaOnyx1’s sardonic jab at Liverpool’s once impregnable home record
@_owurakuampofo’s reminder of Manchester United’s previous victory over the Reds flooded timelines. @Chief4eva1’s blunt declaration that “Liverpool is finished”
summed up the sentiment echoing across social media platforms.