DORTMUND, Germany -- Three points from Borussia Dortmund's 1-1 draw with Liverpool in their Europa League quarterfinal first leg...
1. Klopp's return ends in smiles all round
Thursday night's clash ended in a creditable score draw and left room for optimism in either camp. As an outcome for "El Kloppico" it sat agreeably enough, matching the upbeat tone of the occasion while setting up a second leg at Anfield that should be rich on dramatic tension.
Both teams will rue missed chances but above all, this was a fair result. Divock Origi's 36th minute goal came just as Borussia Dortmund appeared to be finding their rhythm, but Mats Hummels' equaliser three minutes after the interval was sandwiched by a series of opportunities for Liverpool to score a second.