Four Talking Points in 2023/24 Europa League Quarterfinal Draw [See Full Fixtures]

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The 2023/24 Europa League quarterfinalists have all learned their opponents as UEFA release the much-anticipated fixtures.

The fixtures as confirmed by the European football governing UEFA's website have Liverpool slated to take on Serie A outfit Atalanta, a fearless bunch known for their spick and span attacking style of play.


Coming up against one of the highest-scoring sides like Liverpool, the stage will be set for a rollercoaster matchup to the delight of the fans.

Other fixtures as released see Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen take on David Moyes' West Ham United. In an all-Italian clash, AC Milan have been paired against Roma while Marseille take on Benfica

Liverpool favorite to win

Liverpool have been tipped by football experts and pundits to win the tournament. They are the most experienced side in the competition with a pool of top talents to take on any opposition.

The Reds are among the highest-scoring side in the competition. One of their signature victories was the knockout rout of Slavia Prague who were not undefeated in the competition.

Bayer Leverkusen second favorite to win

After Liverpool, another side that is more likely to be on the radar is Bayer Leverkusen. The Bundesliga outfit is the most in-form European club this season. They are yet to taste defeat and are tipped to progress to the next round.

An all-Serie A quarterfinal matchup

Italian clubs are making the marks and taking over European competitions. They have three representatives in the last eight of the competition, more than any other league, hence an all-Italian quarterfinal pairing was unavoidable.

A tricky semifinal pairing

Attached to the draw is a tricky semifinal pairing that is as much interesting. The winner of the match between Liverpool and Atlanta will face either Benfica or Marseille while the winner between Bayer Leverkusen and West Ham United will take on either Roma or AC Milan.