Liverpool defeated Sparta Prague 11-2 on aggregate to advance to the Europa League quarterfinals. The Reds’ opponents in the final eight are listed below.
Fans of the Reds are undoubtedly looking forward to the May 22 final in Dublin, as they face two opponents who stand in the way of a fifth European championship under Jurgen Klopp in nine seasons.
Liverpool’s quarterfinal opponent will be chosen on Friday morning at the quarterfinal draw.
Among them is Bayer Leverkusen, led by Xabi Alonso, the front-runner to succeed Klopp, who defeated Qarabag with a goal in the 97th minute.
Who can Liverpool be drawn against?
Liverpool could face seven teams, three of whom are from Italy and one of which is West Ham, a Premier League team.
West Ham.
Benfica (POR)
AC Milan (ITA)
Marseille (FRA)
Leverkusen (GER)
Atalanta (ITA)
Roma (ITA)
This indicates that there is a 43% chance of drawing the Italian team.
When is the draw?
The draw will take place at UEFA’s headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland, on Friday morning at 11 a.m. (GMT).
The quarterfinals are when?
April 11 is the first leg, and April 18 is the second leg, which happens one week apart.
The first leg takes place on April 14 and is followed by a trip to Old Trafford to play Man United in the league on April 7. A visit from Crystal Palace falls in between the two matches.
The Reds’ scheduled visit to Fulham on April 21 for the second leg is subject to change if they defeat Manchester United on Sunday. Instead, they may play in an FA Cup semifinal.
What about the remaining dates in Europa?
Semi-finals: 2 and 9 May.
Final: 22 May
