Liverpool have been drawn against Spanish side Villarreal in the Europa League semi-finals.
The ties will take place on April 28th and May 5th – with the first leg in Spain.
The two sides have never faced each other in a competitive match before, with their only meeting being a friendly in 2008 – a 0-0 draw at Estadio El Madrigal.
Jurgen Klopp‘s side reached the final four of the competition after the incredible comeback victory over Borussia Dortmund last night, winning 5-4 on aggregate against the German side.
Villareal are in good form this season, currently fourth in La Liga. They beat Sparta Prague 6-3 on aggregate in the quarter finals.
Liverpool last played in a UEFA Cup final in 2001, when they beat Alaves 5-4 in extra-time.
The draw for the other semi-final pitted the holders, Sevilla, against Shakhtar Donetsk. Sevilla, who are looking to win the Europa League for the third consecutive year, survived a fightback by Athletic Bilbao to win their quarter-final on penalties while Mircea Lucescu’s Donetsk were comfortable 6-1 aggregate winners over Braga.
The winners will contest the Europa League final, in Basel on May 18th.
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