Liverpool has been paired with Atalanta in the quarter-finals of the Europa League.
The Reds showcased their status as favorites in the tournament with a resounding 11-2 aggregate triumph over Sparta Prague in the previous round. Their commanding 6-1 victory in Thursday’s clash featured a remarkable four goals within the first 15 minutes, sending a strong message from Jurgen Klopp’s squad.
Atalanta, currently positioned sixth in Serie A, advanced to this stage by overcoming Sporting CP.
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Liverpool’s right-back, Conor Bradley, expressed his determination to secure as many trophies as possible for Klopp before his departure. “He’s been the only manager I’ve known at this club, so for him to be leaving is sad,” Bradley stated. “We just want to win every trophy we can for him and give him the best send-off we can.”
In other matchups, Bayer Leverkusen, led by Xabi Alonso, who is touted as Klopp’s potential successor, will face West Ham United. An all-Serie A clash sees AC Milan pitted against Roma, while Benfica squares off against Marseille in the remaining fixture of the round.
If Liverpool progresses past Atalanta, they will confront the winners of the Benfica vs Marseille encounter in the semi-finals.