Bergamo, Italy: Liverpool’s European dream came crashing down in Bergamo on Thursday night as they were eliminated from the UEFA Europa League quarter-finals by Atalanta. Despite a narrow 1-0 victory in the second leg, Jurgen Klopp’s men fell short 3-1 on aggregate after a heavy 3-0 defeat at Anfield last week.

Mohamed Salah offered a glimmer of hope with a converted penalty in the seventh minute, but the Reds’ attack sputtered, failing to capitalize on their early momentum. They desperately needed three more goals to progress, but their efforts proved futile as the scoreline remained deadlocked for the remainder of the match.

This disappointing European exit adds to a bittersweet season for Liverpool. With Klopp’s impending departure at the season’s end, the club faces the possibility of finishing without a trophy. However, they remain in contention for the Premier League title, sitting comfortably in second place.

Meanwhile, the Europa League semi-final pairings are set. Bundesliga giants Bayer Leverkusen will face Roma, while Atalanta will face French outfit Olympique de Marseille. All three teams will be vying for European glory as the competition reaches its final stages.