Liverpool left shocked as Atalanta seizes lead at Anfield

With a 3-0 lead, Atalanta appears to have sealed the deal ahead of the second leg against Liverpool. Gianluca Scamacca and Mario Pasalic led the charge, leaving Jurgen Klopp’s side reeling at Anfield.

Gianluca Scamacca, formerly of West Ham, struck first with a clinical finish, catching Liverpool’s goalkeeper Kelleher off-guard. Despite Klopp’s halftime adjustments, Atalanta’s dominance persisted, with Scamacca netting a second goal with a brilliant volley.

Liverpool’s defensive struggles compounded as Mario Pasalic capitalized on a loose ball to widen Atalanta’s lead. Despite Kelleher’s efforts to thwart further goals, Liverpool suffered their first home defeat since facing Real Madrid in February 2023.