Europa League quarter and semi-final draw: date, UK start time, TV channel

The draw for the quarter- and semi-finals of the Europa League is scheduled for the end of this week, as many teams hope to avoid a draw favorites Liverpool.

The Reds comfortably beat Sparta Praha 5-1 away from home in the first leg, all but securing their place in the quarter-finals.

West Ham completed their comeback by beating Freiburg 5-0 at home.

While Brighton appear to be all but out of the competition, Roma head to the Amex Stadium for the second leg on March 14, where they hold a 4-0 lead over the Seagulls on aggregate.

When is the draw for the Europa League quarter-finals and semi-finals?

• The quarter-final draw will take place on Friday March 15 by 12.00 GMT.
• The semi-final draw will follow shortly afterwards.
• The draw will take place at the House of European Football in Nyon, Switzerland.

How can you watch the draw for FREE?

• Fans can watch the Europa League quarter-final draw for FREE UEFA.com
• The broadcast will also be available on TNT Sports for all UK viewers.
• SunSport’s live blog will also include the latest news as each match is confirmed throughout the draw.

Who has qualified for the quarter-finals?

• AC Milan
• Benfica
• Marseille
• West Ham

Who can play against whom in the quarter- and semi-finals of the Europa League?

Unlike the previous rounds, there are no quarter/semi-final placements or country protection.

Therefore, any combination of teams is possible, which could see clubs like AC Milan and Roma or West Ham and Liverpool face each other in the last eight.

When will the Europa League quarter-finals and semi-finals be played?

The first legs of the quarter-finals are scheduled for April 11 and the return matches a week later on April 18.

As for the semi-finals, the first legs will take place on May 2 and the reverse matches will be played on May 9.