The upcoming Europa League quarterfinals feature Liverpool facing off against Serie A team Atalanta, while Bundesliga front-runners Bayer Leverkusen will challenge West Ham United, following the draw at UEFA’s Nyon headquarters this Friday.
In a quest for their first Europa League title, AC Milan is set against last year’s runners-up AS Roma, marking an exciting all-Italian face-off.
Benfica is matched with the French team Olympique de Marseille, with the victor advancing to a semi-final potentially against Liverpool or Atalanta.
The semi-final could see either Milan or Roma up against either Bayer Leverkusen or West Ham, setting the stage for intriguing match-ups.
West Ham, last year’s Conference League champions and 2022 Europa League semi-finalists, are up for a challenging match against Leverkusen. The German team has been impressive, maintaining an unbeaten streak in 37 matches across all competitions this season and narrowly advancing to the quarter-finals after a comeback win over Qarabag.
Europa League Quarterfinals:
– AC Milan vs AS Roma
– Liverpool vs Atalanta
– Bayer Leverkusen vs West Ham United
– Benfica vs Olympique de Marseille
The first team drawn will host the opening leg of the quarter-finals on April 11, with return legs on April 18.
Semi-final Set-up:
– Benfica/Marseille winner to face Liverpool/Atalanta victor
– AC Milan/Roma winner to clash with Bayer Leverkusen/West Ham winner
Teams drawn first will host the initial leg of the semi-finals on May 2, with the deciding matches on May 9.
The grand finale is scheduled to take place at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium on May 22, promising a thrilling conclusion to the tournament.