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Liverpool's 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace in the league at the weekend also saw them drop out of the Premier League table, relinquishing their helper spot to Manchester City. The team is currently two points off the top of the league table and will likely go all out in Europe for the rest of the fixtures.

At Stade Vélodrome this Thursday, Marseille faces a crucial test against Benfica in the Europa League quarter-finals. Down by one goal, they need a strong comeback to make the semi-finals. Remembering their victory over RB Leipzig in 2017, the team is fired up to do it again. Manager Jean-Louis Gasset knows the power of the home crowd. He's seen how it can lift the team to new heights. With a tough run of five defeats lately, a win here could turn things around. Marseille is looking to harness the energy of their fans just like they did in that memorable comeback. It’s all to play for in Marseille. The stage is set for another thrilling European night. Can Gasset's men make the Vélodrome roar with victory?

The stage is set at the London Stadium where West Ham United face a crucial encounter with Bayer Leverkusen in the UEFA Europa League's quarterfinal second leg. After a challenging 2-0 away defeat, the Hammers are fired up to flip the script under the bright lights of home advantage. Leverkusen, riding the wave of Bundesliga success, approach the match with confidence, especially after their commanding 5-0 victory last weekend. Yet, West Ham's record at home against German teams in the UEFA Europa League could be a harbinger of a spirited fightback. Leverkusen’s less stellar record on English soil adds another layer of intrigue. As both sides prepare to clash, the anticipation builds for a match that's about much more than just progress; it's about pride, strategy, and the sheer thrill of European competition.

As the floodlights blaze over the Stadio Olimpico, anticipation crackles through the air. Thursday brings a clash of titans as AS Roma and AC Milan gear up for a showdown that promises to keep fans on the edge of their seats. The Giallorossi, with the roar of the home crowd in their sails, aim to unsettle the Rossoneri, who have been nothing short of formidable this season. Milan, sitting pretty in second, cannot afford complacency after a draw with Sassuolo, while Roma, harboring ambitions of climbing higher from fifth, did not feature in the league over the weekend, sharpening their blades for this fixture. With a history that sees Milan with a lion's share of victories, the stage is set for a riveting encounter. Roma's recent struggles at the Olimpico against Milan only add fuel to the fire. Will Milan seize a historic double away victory, or can Roma defend their honor against their northern rivals? The Europa League awaits the unfolding of this storied rivalry.

Liverpool face a tough challenge, aiming to come back from a 3-0 loss to Atalanta. With a recent unexpected defeat and sitting third in the Premier League, they need to up their game. Atalanta, although sixth in Serie A and not steady this season, have the upper hand from the first match and a record of beating English teams at home. But Liverpool's got history on their side, with many teams overturning similar leads. It's a big night ahead, and Soccerpet's analysis adds to the excitement. Who'll win? Stay tuned.

Tensions are high as Aston Villa takes their slender lead to Stade Pierre-Mauroy for the second leg of their Europa Conference League quarter-final tie against Lille. Having edged out a 2-1 victory at Villa Park, the Villans are poised to face Paulo Fonseca's men, who remain a formidable force, especially at home. The Ligue 1 side suffered their first defeat in the competition last time out but remain unbowed, having recently toppled Arsenal, signaling their threat. With both teams having shown periods of dominance, Villa's late-game heroics against the Gunners add an extra layer of intrigue to this closely matched encounter. It's set to be a riveting battle as Villa eyes a semi-final berth, while Lille aims to extend their robust European campaign.

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