Liverpool and Roma almost in quarters, Bayer jostled

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By: Manu Tournoux

Liverpool and Roma almost in quarters, Bayer jostled

The round of 16 first leg of the Europa League saw Liverpool and Roma perform well this Thursday evening.

The Reds won 1-5 on the pitch at Sparta Prague; served by McAllister (6e on penalty), Darwin (25e45e+3), Diaz (53e) and Szoboszlai (90e+4).

The Giallorossi for their part outclassed Brighton at home (4-0), with goals from Dybala (13e), Lukaku (43e), Mancini (64e) and Cristante (68e).

On the other hand, Leverkusen struggled on the road against Qarabag (2-2). Benzia (26e) and Juninho (45e+2) allowed the Azerbaijanis to lead 2-0; Wirtz (70e) and Schick (90e+2) responded at the end of the match. See you next week for the eighth return.

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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