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Liverpool's Path to Europa League Glory, Including Possible Clash With Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen in the Final

Originally posted on FanNation Futbol
By Robert Summerscales | Last updated 3/15/24

The draw for the quarter-finals of the UEFA Europa League took place on Friday.

It was swiftly followed by the semi-final draw, meaning that the eight remaining teams could all begin plotting their possible route to glory.

Liverpool - who are rated by bookmakers as the most likely team to lift the trophy at Dublin's Aviva Stadium on May 22 - will face Atalanta of Italy in the quarter-finals.

Elsewhere, AC Milan will take on Serie A rivals Roma, while West Ham United will meet Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen.

The other quarter-final will see Benfica clash with Marseille.

Europa League quarter-final draw

AC Milan vs. Roma
Liverpool vs. Atalanta
Bayer Leverkusen vs. West Ham
Benfica vs. Marseille

Quarter-final first legs will take place on April 11, with the return matches being held seven days later.

Liverpool and West Ham were on different sides of Friday's semi-final draw, meaning that they cannot meet until the final.

The Reds will be up against either Benfica or Marseille if they reach the semi-finals.

Europa League semi-final draw

Benfica or Marseille vs. Liverpool or Atalanta
AC Milan or Roma vs. Bayer Leverkusen or West Ham

All quarter-final first legs will be played on May 2. The second legs will take place on May 9.

Based on current form, Leverkusen are the most likely team to reach the final from their half of the bracket.

Leverkusen - who are managed by former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso - have not lost a single game in any competition this season, winning 32 and drawing five of their first 37 fixtures.