Liverpool have been drawn to play Atalanta in the Europa League quarter-finals, and the rest of the draw paved the way for a potential final against Bayer Leverkusen.
There were no easy opponents for Liverpool in the Europa League quarter-finals but the Reds will be relatively happy, especially having evade a game against Leverkusen at this stage.
With a trip to Bergamo waiting, many of Liverpool’s travelling supporters will be happy to be avoid stays in Rome or Marseille.
Should Liverpool win get through against Atalanta, they would face Benfica or Marseille in the semi-finals. A potential final would see Liverpool classed as the home team, meaning they would wear red.
If things go as expected, that final in Dublin would likely see the Reds face Xabi Alonso’s Leverkusen, a match-up that could see a departing Liverpool boss face his replacement.
These are all hypotheticals, but supporters are certainly preparing themselves for the scenario.
Leverkusen in the final it is then.
— Matt Ladson (@mattladson) March 15, 2024
Atalanta in the quarter-final with a potential semi-final against Benfica or Marseille. The narrative is absolutely screaming for that Liverpool vs Leverkusen final.
— barry (@BackseatsmanLFC) March 15, 2024
“Then we play Benfica or Marseille in the semi, so looks to be a Klopp vs. Alonso final” – Mark Castle on Facebook.
Champions League and Europa League draws are close to perfect. Tricky ties for City and Arsenal. We get a decent draw vs Atlanta and AC Milan and Leverkusen are on other side of the draw as I would like to face one of them in the final as that would be exciting.
— Red (@TaintlessRed) March 15, 2024
“Not getting ahead of myself but it appears it’s setting up nicely for a Liverpool/Bayer final or another AC Milan final? Come on You Reds!” – Jurgenpressing in the comments.
We actually going to see Liverpool vs Leverkusen in the final pic.twitter.com/Q0fVSA2eMP
— Vision ?? (@Lfc__vision) March 15, 2024
Atalanta in the quarter-finals and then Benfica or Marseille in the semi-final of the Europa League if things go to plan.
We couldn't ask for a better draw, just got to get it done now.
— – (@AnfieldRd96) March 15, 2024
“The overall route is nice with Benfica or Marseille in the semis. Setting up pretty nicely this! It’s honestly getting hard to look past a Liverpool vs. Leverkusen final” – Jacob in the comments.
That's a good draw for Liverpool.
Atalanta are 6th in Italy.
And leaves the dream Liverpool Leverkusen final in Dublin still on.
Europa League final in Dublin would be some end to the Klopp era.
Would be a carnival atmosphere.#UELDraw
— John O Sullivan (@Corballyred) March 15, 2024
I feel confident about winning the Europa League. We're rightly favourites. Just need to get more of our squad fit so we can keep our best players fresh with all the must win league matches coming thick and fast.
— Red (@TaintlessRed) March 15, 2024
Atalanta in the quarterfinals
Benfica/Marseille in the semifinals.Cannot complain, we probably had the best luck of the draw. Now we have to complete the job to reach the final.
— Samuel (@SamueILFC) March 15, 2024
It’s fell for a Liverpool, Leverkusen final.
— Ian Young ????? (@ianyoungkop) March 15, 2024
First, though, we must beat Atalanta
Dangerous team . Gasperini has done a magic job in bergamo
— Riccardo Mantio (@mantio_riccardo) March 15, 2024
“Absolutely fine with that draw, just need to put the Atalanta tie to bed in the first leg, something we’re well capable of doing. Happiness is having tickets for both remaining home games courtesy of the Auto Cup Scheme. Life doesn’t get much better than being a red right now!” – Steve in the comments.
Atalanta very happy with that only downside is that we’re at Anfield first but then again we could get the job done before the return fixture pic.twitter.com/462CDN1xet
— Ryan ? (@LFCOriginals) March 15, 2024
“Of the three Italian sides the best draw regarding avoiding lovely ultras. Decent side but for sure we should over come them. Good draw for semis, 2nd leg at home, should we beat Atalanta” – William in the comments.
Great draw for us. Atalanta in the QF and either Benfica or Marseille in the Semis. A Liverpool Vs Leverkusen final would be interesting. Got some good luck with that draw
— Michaela Kelly (@MichaelaK_YNWA) March 15, 2024
“Good draw. possible Benfica or Marsille in semi. Liverpool should win the competition let’s be real only team I say might give us trouble is Leverkusen because the way they play football is outstanding” – Matt Weaver on Facebook.
“Atalanta in decent form, Sparta Prague they ain’t. Of course I expect us to prevail but Atalanta aren’t going to just roll over for us and it’s not like Italian clubs give us our best record in Europe” – Kloppleganger in the comments.
“Apart from first leg against Atalanta being at home the draw could not be much better. In terms of Italy, Atalanta is probably the least dangerous for travelling reds and Atalanta normally play an open game” – Vernicho in the comments.
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