UEFA Europa League 2009-10

Atlético Madrid 1 - 0 Liverpool

Forlan gives Atletico slender lead

Liverpool failed to gain any reward for their valiant efforts in making the long-haul trip to Madrid as a familiar foe gave Atletico a 1-0 victory in their Europa League semi-final first leg.

UEFA Europa League 2009-10

Liverpool 4 - 1 Benfica

Torres takes Reds into Atletico semi

Liverpool beat Benfica 4-1 in Thursday's Europa League game as Fernando Torres set up a semi-final tie against his former club Atletico Madrid.

Dirk Kuyt and Lucas were also on target on a pulsating night at Anfield as the Reds overturned a 2-1 deficit from the first leg of their quarter-final tie.

Torres: Celebrates at Anfield

Liverpool: Celebrating at Anfield

UEFA Europa League 2009-10

Benfica 2 - 1 Liverpool

Ten-man Reds beaten by Benfica

Ten-man Liverpool were undone by two harsh penalty decisions and a poor refereeing display as they lost 2-1 to Benfica in the Europa League.

Babel: His dismissal was turning point of the game

UEFA Europa League 2009-10

Unirea Urziceni 1 - 3 Liverpool

Reds rally to secure last 16 spot

Liverpool came from behind to beat Unirea Urziceni 3-1 in Romania and book their place in the Europa League last 16 with a 4-1 aggregate win.

Macherano: Celebrates his fine strike

UEFA Europa League 2009-10

Liverpool 1 - 0 Unirea Urziceni

Reds take slender lead to Romania

Striker David Ngog's goal nine minutes from time eventually gave Liverpool a 1-0 win over Unirea Urziceni at Anfield in the Europa League.

Ngog: Grabbed precious winner