#1 Liverpool 4-3 Borussia Dortmund – Europa League Quarter-finals 2nd Leg
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After a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the Europa League quarterfinals at Westfalenstadion, it looked as if Liverpool had a slight advantage going into the second leg. But 9 minutes into the second leg, everything fell apart, Dortmund were 3-1 up on aggregate after goals from Mkhitaryan and Aubameyang.
Liverpool have scripted some of the greatest comebacks European football has ever seen and Liverpool needed to do it once more. Liverpool had to do what they had done to Olympiacos and AC Milan in the past.
Liverpool pulled one back early in on the second half through Divock Origi after some brilliant one touch football. The Kop was starting to believe again. But Reus' goal in the 57th minute seemed to have sealed it for Dortmund.
Coutinho once again produced a brilliant finish from just outside the box to restore hope. Anfield believed again. From then on, one witnessed an incredible atmosphere, which Klopp recently described as the "best atmosphere he has ever witnessed."
Sakho headed in from point blank range in the 77th minute and after that, one could sense a winner. After receiving a clever nutmeg pass from Sturridge, Milner crossed it to the back post as Lovren headed it into the Dortmund net at the Kop End.
Yes, Liverpool did not have Steven Gerrard, but Liverpool had Klopp and a spirited team to overcome Dortmund. The player’s effort with the Kop's never say die attitude ensured Liverpool reached the semi finals.
Liverpool may have not won the Europa League but this game did show that the ‘Klopp Revolution’ had started at Anfield.
