Liverpool hit four second-half goals to sink Dortmund in incredible comeback

Dejan Lovren scored in stoppage time as Liverpool came back from 3-1 down to beat Borussia Dortmund 4-3 and book their place in the semi-finals of the Europa League.

The Reds mounted a sensational fightback after finding themselves 2-0 down after nine minutes courtesy of Henrikh Mkhitaryan and a fine strike from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

Jurgen Klopp's side did not let their heads drop though and reduced their deficit at the start of the second half when the impressive Divock Origi netted.

Marco Reus gave the visitors another two-goal cushion to dent the Reds' challenge before Philippe Coutinho scored to make it 3-2.

Mamadou Sakho scored with a later header to set up a dramatic finale before Lovren scored a rare goal in the dying minutes to make it 5-4 on aggregate and seal a memorable European night for the home side.

Do Liverpool deserve all the credit or did Dortmund throw it away? Thomas Tuckel's side looked home and dry in the opening ten minutes. But they took their foot off the gas and the Reds showed resilience to keep fighting back. Even at 3-1 down they did not panic and the introduction of Daniel Sturridge worked a treat. In contrast, Tuchel's substitutions did not work and their cavalier approach was ultimately punished. The Germans may have the better technical players but Liverpool's mental strength saw them through.

Divock Origi (Liverpool): The young striker justified his place ahead of Daniel Sturridge with a mature performance. He used his power and pace to good effect and took his goal well. The Belgian showed compatriot Christian Benteke how to lead the line in a Reds shirt.

Liverpool: Mignolet 5 Clyne 5, Lovren 7, Sakho 7, Moreno 5, Can 6, Milner 6, Lallana 4, Coutinho 7, Firmino 5, Origi 8. Subs: Sturridge 6, Allen 5.

Borussia Dortmund: Weidenfeller 6, Piszczek 5, Sokratis 6, Hummels 7, Schmelzer 5, Weigl 6, Castro 6, Mkhitaryan 7, Kagawa 5, Reus 7, Aubameyang 8. Subs: Ginter 5, Ramos 5, Gundogan 5.

5- GOAL! Liverpool 0-1 Dortmund: The Germans break swiftly, Aubameyang's volley is well saved by Mignolet but the rebound falls invitingly to Mkhitaryan who rifels the ball in.

9' - GOAL! Liverpool 0-2 Dortmund: Its Aubameyang! The striker runs behind Sakho and on the stretch rifles the ball into the roof of the net, that was some finish.

17 - ORIGI EFFORT: Clyne threads the ball through to Origi whose deflected shot from a tight angle goes over for a corner.The set piece breaks down but the Reds get the ball back, Origi hangs up the ball at the back post and Moreno fires a volley off target.

48' - GOAL! Liverpool 1-2 Dortmund: Can threads the ball through to Origi who takes it early slips the ball under the keeper. Anfield erupts!

57' - GOAL! Liverpool 1-3 Dortmund: Hummels with a sublime through ball under pressure from Origi for Reus to slide the ball into the bottom right corner to make it 3-1.

66' - GOAL! Liverpool 2-3 Dortmund: Coutinho trades passes with Milner before smashing the ball into the bottom right corner from the edge of the box. Its game on once again.

78' - GOAL! Liverpool 3-3 Dortmund: Can you believe it? The Reds get another corner and Milner's delivery is headed in by Sakho at the near post, its 3-3 on aggregate.

90'+1 GOAL! Liverpool 4-3 Dortmund: Unbelievable! Lovren heads in at the back post from Milner's cross to score after a fine pass from Sturridge. The Reds are 5-4 up on aggregate!

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored his 34th goal of the season and his tenth in the Europa League.