Liverpool has been drawn against Atalanta in the Europa League quarterfinals as they continue their pursuit of a quadruple in what is set to be Jurgen Klopp's final season in charge. The draw also sees Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen taking on West Ham in another exciting matchup.
Bayer Leverkusen, who staged a remarkable comeback against Qarabag in the round of 16 with two stoppage-time goals, will be looking to continue their impressive run in the competition. The semifinal draw has set up a potential final clash between Liverpool and Leverkusen, the two favorites for the title, should they progress through the next rounds.
Klopp acknowledged the challenge posed by Atalanta, describing them as a well-organized and uncomfortable team to play against. The Liverpool manager emphasized that there are no easy opponents at this stage of the competition.
Elsewhere in the quarterfinals, AC Milan will take on AS Roma in an all-Italian clash, while Benfica will face Marseille. The Europa League finalists Benfica will be looking to make a strong statement against Marseille in their quarterfinal matchup.
The schedule for the quarterfinals has been set with the first legs to be played on April 11 and the second legs on April 18. The semifinals are scheduled for May 2 and May 9, with the final set to take place on May 22 at the Dublin Arena in Ireland.
In the Europa Conference League, Aston Villa has been drawn against Lille in what promises to be an intriguing quarterfinal matchup. The stage is set for an exciting conclusion to the European competitions as the teams battle it out for continental glory.
Quarterfinal Matchups:
- Liverpool vs. Atalanta
- Bayer Leverkusen vs. West Ham
- AC Milan vs. AS Roma
- Benfica vs. Marseille
Semifinal Possibilities:
- Liverpool / Atalanta vs. Benfica / Marseille
- AC Milan / AS Roma vs. Bayer Leverkusen / West Ham
