Liverpool's UEFA Champions League comeback ended rather abruptly for their fans. The Reds were unable to overcome Basel's early lead, and will have to watch the remainder of the tournament through their TV set.
Fabian Frei's goal after 25 minutes made things complicated for Liverpool, given they needed to win the match in order to make it to the Round of 16. Not being able to score during the first half, the Reds struggled to earn chances, and with Lazar Markovic's red card after one hour of playing time, a possible win seemed almost heroic for them to accomplish.
But as always, Steven Gerrard fought until the end scoring the goal that gave some hope to their fans. Unfortunately, time ran out and the Reds will have to play in the Europa League after the winter break. This is the second time in a row the Merseyside team fails to earn a spot in the Round of 16.
Have a look at what fans had to say about Liverpool's disappointing end to their UCL campaign.
Bart Simpson's words of wisdom for LFC's fans.
Liverpool in the Champions League… pic.twitter.com/pGAYc9vQqs
— Footy Laughs (@FootyLaughs) December 9, 2014
Even David Moyes knew what it was all about
David Moyes at least got to the Quarter Finals of the Champions League pic.twitter.com/wOynqFdPCo
— GeniusFootball (@GeniusFootball) December 9, 2014
Apparently Liverpool fans had a crush on Moyes.
Remember this @lfc ? Moyes could still bring man united qualify for quarter final ;)) pic.twitter.com/G7HI7ICeEj
— Reichi Firmansyah (@imreichi) December 9, 2014
Christmas wishes
— Troll Football (@Troll__Football) December 9, 2014
Disaster in the making?
Liverpool's season. pic.twitter.com/MS099D6AX0
— Falkland Islands (@falklands_utd) December 9, 2014
True story.
Liverpool fans be like... #livbas http://t.co/I84tacr0lm
— 433 (@by433) December 9, 2014
Just one word away
Liverpool Y - You'll N - Never W - Win A - Again
— Not Match of the Day (@NOT_MOTD) December 9, 2014
They just can't get enough.
Liverpool fans right now.. pic.twitter.com/2oL4Iya7Do
— UK Sport Banter (@UKSportBanter) December 9, 2014
Fans reactions at its best.
Liverpool fans react to news they're in the Europa League. https://t.co/YLKTsfrZbV
— Football Vines (@Vine_Football) December 9, 2014
Greetings from Manchester
Liverpool are out of the Champions League! pic.twitter.com/AhmGCgYzpo
— Football Tweets (@FutballTweets) December 9, 2014
Maybe Rodgers isn't that mad...
Liverpool in the Europa League https://t.co/tJoLUzkn0G
— El Loco Goose (@CrazyGoose) December 9, 2014