Europa League QF and semi-final draw as Liverpool and West Ham study destiny
The Europa League draw for the quarter-finals and semi-finals has now been accomplished – and it is lined up some juicy ties in Europe’s second-tier competitors.
Liverpool and West Ham have realized their destiny after seeing off Sparta Prague and Freiburg respectively within the spherical of 16. Jurgen Klopp’s males will now play Atalanta within the final eight, whereas David Moyes’ Conference League champions shall be taking up Bayer Leverkusen.
The quarter-final first legs are scheduled for April 11, and the second legs are every week afterward April 18. The first legs of the semi-finals are on May 2, with the second legs on May 9.
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Quarter-final draw:
AC Milan vs AS Roma
Liverpool vs Atalanta
Leverkusen vs West Ham
Benfica vs Marseille
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Semi-final draw:
Benfica or Marseille vs Liverpool or Atalanta
AC Milan vs AS Roma vs Leverkusen vs West Ham
It’s a daunting draw for Hammers’ boss David Moyes, who is probably going counting on a Europa League triumph to win over his sceptics. However, in the event that they do handle to beat the unbeaten Bundesliga leaders, then they are going to draw both AC Milan or Roma.
Considering the opposition, Jurgen Klopp’s aspect could rely themselves fortunate to attract Atalanta. While the Italian aspect have confirmed to be harmful opposition, the Reds shall be relieved to keep away from the likes of AC Milan, Leverkusen, Roma or Benfica.
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There aren’t any simple groups left within the competitors, however West Ham are those who shall be reeling within the Europa League. Xabi Alonso’s aspect are but to lose any of their matches in all competitions, however they have been seconds away from elimination by the hands of the Azerbaijani aspect.
They led the German giants by two targets on two separate events however let their lead slip every time. After 90 minutes, they have been those within the Round-of-16, however targets from Patrick Schick within the 93rd and 97th minute noticed them progress into the quarter-finals.
Considering Alonso continues to be being linked with the Liverpool job, the Hammers may very well be his first style of managing in opposition to a Premier League aspect.
