Europa League Quarter-Finals: Liverpool Draw Atalanta, West Ham to Face Bayer
Liverpool Falls Short Against Atalanta
Liverpool's hopes of Europa League glory came to an end on Thursday as they fell to a 3-1 aggregate defeat against Atalanta. Despite an early goal from Mohamed Salah, the Italian side held firm, progressing to the semi-finals with a 2-1 victory on the night.
Italy Dominates Europa League
Atalanta's victory marks a historic moment for Italian football, as the nation will have six clubs represented in the 2024/25 Europa League. Juventus, AC Milan, Inter Milan, Roma, and Lazio have all qualified for the competition, giving Italy the largest contingent of clubs in the tournament's history.
West Ham Draws Bayer Leverkusen
In other quarter-final action, West Ham United will face Bayer Leverkusen. The Hammers earned a dramatic late victory over Sevilla in the Round of 16, while Bayer Leverkusen overcame Ferencvaros.
Liverpool's Youthful Side Struggles
Despite being knocked out of the Europa League, Liverpool's youthful side gained valuable experience in the competition. The Reds' final group game saw them suffer a 2-1 defeat, despite scoring their first goal of the tournament through young forward Kaide Gordon.
Europa League Quarter-Final Draw Results
- Manchester United vs. Barcelona
- RB Leipzig vs. Real Sociedad
- Liverpool vs. Atalanta
- West Ham United vs. Bayer Leverkusen
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