The moment you think they’re finished, it’s actually the moment you’re officially doomed.That’s how things stand with Liverpool and that out-of-this-world aura they’ve been nurturing around themselves for decades. There were at least a dozen occasions when the Reds were with their backs and necks to the wall, on the brink of catastrophe, before somehow finding the necessary strength and courage to bounce back heroically and clinch those trademark historic victories.Just ask AC Milan fans.2)Liverpool 3-3 AC Milan (3-2 pens) 2005pic.twitter.com/s3N3PGQkUG— VP1 (fan) (@varanepod1) April 9, 2024 The Italians were three goals up against the Scousers in the 2005 UEFA Champions League final in Istanbul at half-time. We’re not sure even the majority of the Reds’ supporters worldwide thought there was still a chance for a comeback. However, Gerrard’s tricky header, Smitzer’s powerful mid-range effort, and Xabi Alonso’s resolute rebound after he previously missed the penalty resurrected Liverpool and provided them with a penalty shootout out of the blue. Then came Dudek, and the history of football was written, and the fairytale was painted in Red.Divock Origi’s Goal vs Barcelona has been nominated for the Greatest Liverpool Goal of All Time pic.twitter.com/XgiWot3A8d— LiverpoolGoals (@Liverpoolgoals_) June 18, 2022 In the following years and decades, there were a few more massive turnarounds directed by the same club (Divock Origi’s nail in Barca’s coffin, for instance).So, now, a few hours ahead of the UEFA Europa League 1/4 final return leg in Bergamo, it’s not Liverpool who should be worried, but Atalanta.UEL: Horrible Reds on the brink of the abyss after a shocking 3-0 loss at AnfieldIf Gianpiero Gasperini’s slot believes their work is over after that marvellous display at Anfield, the Goddess (Atalanta’s nickname) is so wrong. And one step closer to an inevitable disaster.The first leg upset, and Liverpool’s shocking home loss to Crystal Palace that followed, shouldn’t fool the Italians.Horror week keeps crushing Liverpool’s dreams! Eze destroys Reds’ title hopesLike a wounded animal in the jungle, the Scousers are most dangerous if you underestimate them and write them off prematurely.Just ask AC Milan fans.Therefore, the opening of tonight’s game will tell us a lot. If the home side continues with its relentless attacking and disciplined defending, we’ll definitely see Jurgen Klopp saying farewell to his European mission with the Reds.##NAJAVA_MECA_8039113##However, if Salah and the boys get just a glimpse of hope on the horizon, one thing’s for sure – we’ll have a night to remember, regardless of the final outcome.Gasperini has warned his side that despite their hefty lead, they aren’t in the semi-finals just yet.”We saw tonight that Verona (2-2 draw on Monday night) were able to score two goals in four minutes,” he told Sky Sport Italia. “I’ve seen Liverpool score three in six minutes in a Champions League final against Milan!”We knew that it wasn’t over after Anfield, but Thursday would be a historic appointment for the city, the club and our players. We know another great performance is needed, but the objective is so prestigious that we’ll find the energy,” concluded he.UEFA EUROPA LEAGUEQuarterfinals – second legThursday22:00: (4.80) Atalanta (3.90) Liverpool (1.70)22:00: (3.80) West Ham (3.60) Leverkusen (2.05)22:00: (2.45) Olympique Marseille (3.50) Benfica (3.00)22:00: (3.00) Roma (3.45) Milan (2.50)***odds are subject to change***
