Liverpool Secures Spot in Europa League Last 16 Despite Defeat to Union SG
Liverpool FC had already secured their place in the Europa League last 16 before their recent 2-1 loss to Union SG. The match saw Jurgen Klopp field the club’s youngest-ever side for a European tie, which contributed to the result. Despite the defeat, Liverpool had opportunities to equalize late in the game and left Belgium with a positive outlook.
The draw for the Europa League last 16 will take place on February 23 at 11am GMT. The ceremony will be held at UEFA’s headquarters in Nyon.
Teams Qualified for the Last 16
Out of the 16 teams, only eight have already qualified by winning their respective Europa League groups. Liverpool is joined by West Ham, Brighton, Rangers, Atalanta, Villarreal, Slavia Prague, and Bayer Leverkusen. However, Liverpool cannot be drawn against any of these teams. Instead, they will face one of the eight teams determined through the knockout playoffs.
Upcoming Fixtures for Liverpool
Liverpool will have a significant break before their next Europa League fixture due to the knockout playoffs taking place in February. The last 16 matches will be held over two legs on March 7 and 14, with Liverpool playing at home in the second leg. Following that, the quarter-finals will take place on April 11 and 18, the semi-finals on May 2 and 9, and the final will be held in Dublin on May 22.
Overall, despite the defeat to Union SG, Liverpool remains in a strong position in the Europa League and looks forward to their upcoming fixtures in the competition.