For the first time in eight years, Liverpool is back in the second division of European football, playing in a division where the club has many happy memories.
The UEFA Cup, now known as the Europa League, was won by the Reds three times, giving them their first taste of success on a European scale.
Since then, Liverpool has evolved into European royalty and won the title of European champion six times, the most recent of which was in 2019.
Jurgen Klopp’s team won’t have the chance to win seven this season due to a terrible 2022–23 campaign, but the manager still has a chance to add a new trophy to his collection.
Here, we look back at some of Liverpool’s most memorable UEFA Cup moments throughout the years.
Three victories for Dortmund
One of the most successful seasons in club history was concluded with Liverpool’s thrilling victory over Alaves in the UEFA Cup final.
The 2001 exhibit has everything. Over 117 thrilling minutes, there were nine goals, two red cards, and the game-winning “golden goal,” which was scored by a defender on the other team.
A late Jordi Cruyff header forced extra time with the score tied at 4-4 after Robbie Fowler appeared to have scored the game’s winning goal.
Delfi Geli’s headed own goal gave Liverpool the last title of a historic treble season and was the first and last European final ever decided by a “golden goal.”
Gerrard’s treble against Napoli
The captain didn’t start the 2010 group-stage match against Napoli, but Roy Hodgson summoned his talisman at halftime after his team had gone down early.
With less than 30 minutes remaining, Steven Gerrard equalized the score before he won the game with a last-second penalty kick and wonderful follow-up chip.
It was just one of many times over his Liverpool tenure when Gerrard saved the team, and it perfectly encapsulated why he is one of the best.
Anfield reversal versus Auxerre
When it comes to European evenings at Anfield, Liverpool are known for making the unlikely happen, and the 1991 3-0 success over Auxerre was no exception.
The Reds trailed the French team 2-0 going into the second leg of their UEFA Cup match, but Graeme Souness’ team rallied to win the match and go to the third round.
Within five minutes, Jan Molby scored from the penalty spot to halve the deficit, and within 30 minutes, Mike Marsh scored his first goal for Liverpool to tie the score.
Mark Walters provided the late breakthrough by capping off a well-executed move to advance the hosts to the next round.
Lovren completes a stunning comeback.
Prior to the hour mark, Liverpool needed three goals in a row.
After a neat finish from Philippe Coutinho, The Kop’s magic took control, and 10 minutes later, Mamadou Sakho put Liverpool on the road to an unavoidable victory.
