Liverpool has been drawn to face Sparta Prague in the round of 16 for the 2023/24 Europa League. The three-time winners will be strong favorites to reach the quarter-finals as they aim for a quadruple in what is Jurgen Klopp’s final season as manager. The first leg will take place in the Czech capital on March 7, with the return game scheduled at Anfield a week later.

Meanwhile, unbeaten Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen will take on Azeris Qarabag. Leverkusen, led by Xabi Alonso, are unbeaten in 32 matches in all competitions this season and will face Qarabag, whom they have already defeated twice in the group stage.

Last year’s Europa Conference League winners West Ham will renew acquaintances with Freiburg, after David Moyes’ side secured two victories against the Bundesliga club in Group A.

AC Milan, seven-time European champions, continue their quest for a maiden Europa League title against Slavia Prague following their knock-out round play-off win over Rennes.

Scottish Premiership leaders Rangers, losing finalists in 2022, are set to take on Portuguese Primeira Liga pace-setters Benfica, who are still pursuing their first European trophy since 1962.

Premier League club Brighton will continue their first-ever European adventure against last season’s runners-up, Roma.

The full draw includes matchups between Sparta Prague and Liverpool, Marseille and Villarreal, Roma and Brighton, Benfica and Rangers, Freiburg and West Ham, Sporting Lisbon and Atalanta, AC Milan and Slavia Prague, and Qarabag and Bayer Leverkusen. The first legs are scheduled for March 7, with the second legs to be played on March 14.

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