British Teams Face Big Tests in Europa League Last 16 Draw
The draw for the Europa League last 16 has taken place, with English clubs Liverpool, West Ham, and Brighton learning their fate.
Six-time European champions Liverpool face a potentially tricky tie against Sparta Prague, while Brighton will test their mettle against Serie A giants Roma. West Ham, last year’s Europa Conference League champions, have a familiar foe in Bundesliga side Freiburg, whom they beat twice in the group stage.
Scottish champions Rangers complete the British contingent and will take on Portuguese champions Benfica. All four British teams were group winners and will play the second leg at home.
🔮 𝗘𝗨𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗔 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗚𝗨𝗘 𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝟭𝟲 𝗗𝗥𝗔𝗪:
🇨🇿 Sparta Prague vs Liverpool 🏴
🇫🇷 Marseille vs Villarreal 🇪🇸
🇮🇹 Roma vs Brighton 🏴
🇵🇹 Benfica vs Rangers 🏴
🇩🇪 Freiburg vs West Ham 🏴
🇵🇹 Sporting vs Atalanta 🇮🇹
🇮🇹 Milan vs Prague 🇨🇿
🇦🇿 Qarabag vs Leverkusen 🇩🇪#UELdraw pic.twitter.com/eGKa8cAw50— Match Spoots (@matchspoots) February 23, 2024