The only two matches I wanted to see today were the headline ones featuring Liverpool and Leverkusen. It's interesting how everyone thought Liverpool will have a hard time against the Czech Republic current league leaders only for those quick goals to go in and put a strain in Sparta's performance. Another fun fact, Liverpool players scored all 3 goals including the Sparta goal which was scored by Bradley after coming up for just a minute.
Liverpool was the better team to have win this match and I think this was not a surprise to see them beating Sparta Prague with five goals to one. They can’t match their form and as such they needed to just concede those goals at a very early time in the game. Liverpool are doing it in the premier league and also doing their best in the Europa League also. They have the very big chance to win both competitions if they continue with this good form. Congratulations to them for having Mo Salah back from injury, it will definitely improve their performance in the pitch.
Qarabağ made a surprise by eliminating Braga in the previous round. Can Qarabağ make another surprise? Bayer Leverkusen earned a 2-2 draw in the Round of 16 first leg away to Qarabag. Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen are on course for a first Bundesliga title, 10 points clear of Bayern Munich at the top of the table.
This is not the end of the game as they still have the second leg to be played. In as much as they remain the favourites for the Bundesliga title, I am sure they will not allow the opportunity to also win the Europa League title pass them by by being totally focused on the Bundesliga only. Qarabag is not a small team or new to the European competition but I still feel that Bayern Leverkusen can win them in this stage of the Europa League and advance to the quarterfinals of the competition.