Following Liverpool’s heartbreaking 3-1 defeat to Sevilla in the Europa League final, we take a look at how the fans reacted on social media.
For 45 minutes, it looked as though the Reds were on their way to a glorious victory, but things went horrible wrong after half-time.
Daniel Sturridge‘s wonderful first-half strike sent the travelling Liverpool supporters wild, but that was the high point of the game from a Reds perspective.
Kevin Gameiro scored seconds after the restart, and Coke found the net twice, as Jurgen Klopp‘s side melted in their biggest match of the season.
It was a bitter pill to swallow, and although there are plenty of positives to take from the campaign, two defeats in two finals this season has to go down as a big disappointment.
Here’s how supporters saw Liverpool’s Europa League final defeat unfold.
There was a wonderful atmosphere in Basel prior to kick-off, as Liverpool fans took over the city…
Scenes in Basel fan park right now. pic.twitter.com/Ta7fwbIgKX
— This Is Anfield (@thisisanfield) May 18, 2016
— Billy Liddell (@Liddellpool) May 18, 2016
Basel is Red! Not seen a single Seville fan! #LFC
— Graeme Kelly (@GraemeKelly1) May 18, 2016
Basle….. https://t.co/Jsis3kC0UC
— The Anfield Wrap (@TheAnfieldWrap) May 18, 2016
Sturridge’s magical opener sent Reds supporters into delirium…
That is just absolute genius. What a sensational footballer.
— Henry Jackson (@HenryJackson87) May 18, 2016
The technique is pure filth
— Sam McGuire (@SamMcGuire90) May 18, 2016
https://twitter.com/jacklusby_/status/733014730072293376
World class goal from a world class player!!! #LFC.
— Si Steers (@sisteers) May 18, 2016
Liverpool fans in full voice now! Get in! pic.twitter.com/N5n54cgtLz
— Matt Ladson (@mattladson) May 18, 2016
Fans gave their thoughts on an impressive first-half performance…
HT: Liverpool 1-0 Sevilla. Sturridge scores with a gorgeous finish with outside of his left boot. Reds well on top. Need this 2nd goal now
— Sachin Nakrani (@SachinNakrani) May 18, 2016
Really good last 20 minutes from #LFC there, fully deserve lead. Must keep up that pressure after HT, don't let Sevilla get on front foot.
— Karl Matchett (@karlmatchett) May 18, 2016
First 45: Kolo Toure a colossus. Pressing tight and Sturridge's finishing untouchable. #LFC yet to hit top gear, Coutinho needs to spark.
— Danny Gallagher (@Danny7Gallagher) May 18, 2016
The Reds section is singing along to The La's 'There She Goes' inside St. Jakob-Park after a brilliant first half from #LFC.
— James Carroll (@James_Carroll84) May 18, 2016
It won't surprise you to learn that Uefa stats have Milner as covering the most distance in the 1st half . 5.88km. Strong 1st half from #LFC
— Oliver Kay (@OliverKay) May 18, 2016
Ended well. Gotta keep them out & frustrate the crap out of Banega & Krychowiak.
— ML (@FootyML) May 18, 2016
Sturridge (red dots) has had 17 non-kick-off touches to Gameiro's 8 (blue). Keep that up and we'll get home. pic.twitter.com/Y1pI29lIOU
— Andrew Beasley (@BassTunedToRed) May 18, 2016
Sketchy start, but once we got on front foot & started the press we've dominated. I'd be tempted to get Phil on right where space is
— Ste Davies (@StevenD1977) May 18, 2016
Supporters were stunned shortly after, as Liverpool capitulated after half-time…
Fucking get a grip Reds. So sloppy!!!
— Dan Kennett (@DanKennett) May 18, 2016
https://twitter.com/eaamalyon/status/733021767539806209
Wow Moreno…terrible
— OLSC Raleigh (@LFCRaleigh) May 18, 2016
Folks…its Liverpool, in a cup final. This was NEVER going to be straightforward. Keep the faith.
— Ste Davies (@StevenD1977) May 18, 2016
#LFC really on the ropes now. Desperately in need of a change.
— Ben Smith (@BSmith) May 18, 2016
Right, Liverpool. Can you take this seriously, now?
— ML (@FootyML) May 18, 2016
As Sevilla were celebrating Milner raced across to touchline for a chat with Klopp. #LFC need to change something. Wretched 2nd half so far.
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) May 18, 2016
Midfield is non existent!
— Kauser Soze (@NinaKauser) May 18, 2016
What on earth has happened here? Classic Liverpool.
— Henry Jackson (@HenryJackson87) May 18, 2016
Three quick second half goals in a Liverpool European final. Cliched.
— Duncan Alexander (@oilysailor) May 18, 2016
Then distraught fans gave their assessment of the game after the final whistle…
A new left back ASAP
— Billy Liddell (@Liddellpool) May 18, 2016
Moreno needs shipped out as soon as
— TheLiverword (@theliverword) May 18, 2016
#LFC didn't play our own game tonight, decisions aside
— The Docherty Effect (@dochers1176) May 18, 2016
We found the level. This is where we are. Not as good as some think, not as bad either.
— Karl (@TheCenci) May 18, 2016
Coutinho miles off the pace. Has been poor since Utd away. And cracking two goals into the bottom corner isn't playing well.
— Ste (@StePlunk) May 18, 2016
Tale of two halves. After a nervy first few minutes we bossed them, got the goal we deserved, but not the TWO penalties we also deserved. The officiating was nothing short of horrific.
Second half was an utter bottling, and an absolute sham from those players – that was a slap in the face to the thousands of fans who spent their hard earned cash to be there to support the team. Coutinho was completely anonymous, Can was very poor, and Moreno was just horrific.
– ubermick on the forums.
We had our chance to win the game 1st half + Lovren 'goal' + ref calls. Sevilla brilliant 2nd half (+ LFC sloppiness) they know how to win.
— Dan Kennett (@DanKennett) May 18, 2016
Lads, it's Liverpool.
— Tom McMahon (@tomjpmac) May 18, 2016
As silent ends go, that was up there. A soulless LFC these days.
— Mike Nevin (Writer) (@michaeltnevin) May 18, 2016
Next season will be Klopp's Liverpool
— Kauser Soze (@NinaKauser) May 18, 2016
Lots of finger-pointing going on at Moreno, who was abysmal second half, but FAR from the only one. Lovren, Can, Firmino all very bad.
— Karl Matchett (@karlmatchett) May 18, 2016
One of the worst halves I’ve seen us play this season. Total collapse. Shambles.
Gutted.
– Zinedine Biscan on the forums.
Terrible second half. Unfortunately bottled it again on the big occasion. Hope we get some mentally stronger players in the summer.
— Floyd (@TheFNundy) May 18, 2016
Can epitomised the performance. Played like a captain 1st half, little boy lost in the 2nd.
— Craig Whitington (@CraigWhitington) May 18, 2016
https://twitter.com/Knox_Harrington/status/733036481439223809
Our biggest achievement this season is signing Jurgen Klopp. That'll do for now. Next season, we go again. Judge then.
— Ritchie (@JohnRitchie84) May 18, 2016
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