In short, Liverpool is a candidate for the team that will go to the final round as predicted, getting stronger if they see how they beat Sparta.
Then AS Roma got better in De Rossi's hands. Roberto De Zerbi is increasingly fading because previously he was rumored to be the next Pep Guardiola.
As for Bayern Leverkusen, I kept quiet because they succeeded in stopping the wishes of some people who wanted Xabi Alonso's unbeaten record to be stopped by Qarabag FX.
Among the three England teams that succeeded to this round only Liverpool succeeded in winning yesterday match, and all the teams played away match, they still have hope of second leg which is going to be home game but Brighton allowed AS Roma to beat them 4-0, I only have hope for Liverpool and west ham. AS Roma have really impressed me since the coming of De Rossi, I don't expect any in second leg but winning again because Brighton are facing low performance which I will assume Brighton are out. Qarabag really show how good they are and how consistent they can be, Bayer Leverkusen were lucky yesterday if not Qarabag will end their unbeaten record in all competitions, they managed to end in draw, but still hope is not lose, second leg will determine who will escape the Round.
Liverpool is the top team at the moment in Premier League so they are supposed to be the favorite for the Europa Trophy but there's also the Bundesliga Nummer Eins, Leverkusen who might be the only one competitive team for Liverpool. I don't see any other options and hope the two are not drawn to play before the finals.
Even though Leverkusen saved the humiliating defeat against Qarabag in the first leg with an equalizer on the injury, they still are a capable team. Playing on an entirely new field could sometimes be overwhelming and they'll cover of the lack of advantage on their home game.