Liverpool are not just still alive for a quadruple, they’re a quarter of the way there. Having already secured the League Cup title, their UEFA Europa League hopes are very high.
Through to the quarters of the UEL, one has to really like their chances of making the semifinal, given that they’re drawn against Atalanta. You have to think the Reds will be favored if/when they reach the semifinals, when they would take on the Benfica/Marseille winner.
Full UEFA Europa League Quarterfinal Draw
AC Milan vs. AS Roma
Liverpool vs. Atalanta
Bayer Leverkusen vs. West Ham
Benfica vs. Marseille
Full UEFA Europa League Semifinal Draw
Benfica / Marseille vs. Liverpool / Atalanta
AC Milan / AS Roma vs. Bayer Leverkusen / West Ham
Beyond that, Sunday brings a St. Patrick’s Day showdown at Manchester United in the FA Cup quarterfinals. Liverpool are heavily favored to win, and thus reach the semis. Preview material for that match can be found here below:
FA Cup Preview Content
Team News: Man United Liverpool 1 Liverpool 2
Starting XI Predictions: Man United Liverpool
Although it is worth noting that if the men of Jurgen Klopp do actually end up achieving this feat, it would not be a true classic quadruple. Because any treble (or better) needs to include the Champions League, not the Europa League.
Feel about that how you will, but that is the way it is. We analyzed the Champions League draw at this link.
Paul M. Banks is the Founding Editor of The Sports Bank. He’s also the author of “Transatlantic Passage: How the English Premier League Redefined Soccer in America,” and “No, I Can’t Get You Free Tickets: Lessons Learned From a Life in the Sports Media Industry.”
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