There have been 12 previous major European finals between Spanish and English clubs, with Spain holding a 7-5 advantage. The most recent was last season's Champions League final in Rome where Barcelona beat Manchester United 2-0.
Liverpool will win, even without the star players.
Steaua might hold on for a draw or maybe a lucky win.
Roy Hodgson said that he will give most of his star players a rest and send in some backups for the Europa League game against Steaua Bucharest. Can the Reds win without the likes of Gerrard or Torres on the pitch?
Rangers held firm in the first leg and left Holland with a 0-0 draw but they will have to do more in the second leg if they want to make it through. PSV were held to a 2-2 away draw at NEC in the latest league game while Rangers beat Kilmarnock 2-1 at home.
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has finally hinted at his departure from Anfield. The Spaniard felt a lack of support from the club has made him re-think his options. Is it coincidental that these thoughts have surfaced just as Juventus has expressed interest or is Rafa's real concern with tonight's Europa League clash with Athletico, like he says?
Manchester City will be traveling to Ukraine on Thursday to meet Dynamo Kiev in the first leg of their Europa League round of 16 clash. Dynamo Kiev knocked out Turkish side Besiktas in the previous round and they did that in a dominant manner by winning 4-1 away and 4-0 at home. Manchester City eased past Aris Salonika in the previous round and they also won their latest league game, 1-0 against Wigan.
Juventus won the first leg 3-1 but Fulham have not yet given up hope of progressing to the next round of the Europa League. The Italians have quite a few problems in goal since both Buffon and Manninger are injured but can Fulham take advantage of the circumstances?
The first leg was a spectacular affair and Villarreal got the better of it after snatching a good 3-2 away win. The tie isn't over yet though as Leverkusen will do their best to turn things around in the second leg. Villarreal had a disappointing last league game as they were held to a 1-1 home draw by relegation candidates Sporting Gijon while Leverkusen grabbed three points after beating Mainz 1-0 away.
As you may have seen already, Liverpool were tonight beaten in their Europa League first-leg clash with French side Lille. Rafa Benitez' men will now need to overcome a 1-0 deficit at Anfield if they are to qualify for the quarter-finals of the competition. Can they comeback? Vote now
