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Plus: teams who went out of Europe without losing a game, and rare competitive meetings Mail us with your questions and answers “What’s the furthest a team has gone in Europe while being relegated in the same season?” wonders Matt Reilly. This question was probably asked in reference to Tottenham, who were still in the Champions League at the time, but it’s still relevant to some of this year’s quarter-finalists. Nottingham Forest are three points above the relegation places in the Premier League; Fiorentina only have a five-point cushion in Serie A. Real Zaragoza 2001-02, first round; 2007-08, first round Alavés 2002-03, second round Celta Vigo 2006-07, last 16 Real Zaragoza 2007-08, first round Real Betis 2013-14, last 16 Espanyol 2019-20, last 32 Blackburn Rovers 1998-99, Uefa Cup first round Bradford City 2000-01, Intertoto semi-final Ipswich Town 2001-02, Uefa Cup third round Ruda Hvezda Brno 1960-61, Cup Winners’ Cup Dynamo Zilina 1961-62, Cup Winners’ Cup Espanyol 1961-62. Inter-Cities Fairs Cup Napoli 1962-63, Cup Winners’ Cup Bayern Munich 1962-63, Inter-Cities Fairs Cup 1. FC Magdeburg 1965-66, Cup Winners’ Cup Lyn 1968-69, Cup Winners’ Cup Beroe Stara Zagora 1973-74, Cup Winners’ Cup Real Betis 1977-78, Cup Winners’ Cup Bologna 1990-91, Uefa Cup First round Artmedia Bratislavia (2-2 away, 3-1 home) Group stage Sparta Prague (2-0 away), Zulte Waregem (6-2 home), Ajax (2-0 away), Austria Wien (1-0 home) Last 32 Livorno (2-1 away, 2-0 home) Last 16 Maccabi Haifa (0-0 away, 4-0 home) Quarter-final Benfica (3-2 home, 0-0 away) Semi-final Werder Bremen (3-0 home, 2-1 away) Final Sevilla 2-2 (1-3 pens)

On Friday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you the latest from last night's European games, a look ahead to the FAI Cup semi final between Cork City and St. Patricks Athletic, and what games have already fallen foul of the weather. Stephen Bradley is disappointed with the manner of how his side conceded against Sparta Prague. Joey O'Brien pleased with a battling start. A Kerry star with a strong, sporting family tree. Evan Ferguson doesn't score yet again for Roma. Ange Postecoglou feels the pressure, as does Brendan Rodgers. Bournemouth can go second tonight in the Premier League. Alisson will be out for the foreseeable with a hamstring problem. And Thomas Tuchel names a questionable England squad. Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join Football Daily with thanks to #Toyota #BigBrotherBigSister

Shamrock Rovers head coach Stephen Bradley, and defender Daniel Cleary speaks to our own David Wilson ahead of Shamrock Rovers' clash with Sparta Prague on Thursday night, plus the meeting with Kerry FC on Sunday evening in the FAI Cup semi final. The League of Ireland on Off The Ball with Rockshore 0.0

Jürgen Klopp, Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai react to Liverpool’s 6-1 Anfield thrashing of Sparta Prague, as the Reds progress into the Europa League quarter-finals with an 11-2 aggregate victory. Former LFC players Stephen Warnock and Natasha Dowie join Mark Benstead to analyse another enjoyable performance and discuss the key talking points from match number 45 of an enthralling season.

WATCH OR LISTEN TO THE FULL SHOW HERE: https://theredmentv.com/liverpool-6-1-agg-11-2-sparta-prague-europa-league-instant-match-reaction/ Dan and Ste where in the studio after Liverpool beat Sparta Prague 6-1 at Anfield and 11-2 on aggregate to progress to the last eight of the Europa League! In this clip from the Instant Match Reaction the lads discuss who they would like to get in the draw! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jurgen Klopp spoke to the media ahead of Liverpool's home game against Sparta Prague in the Europa League! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dominik Szoboszlai spoke to the media ahead of Liverpool's game against Sparta Prague in the Europa League at Anfield! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reaction from Jürgen Klopp, Harvey Elliott and Jarell Quansah as we reflect on Liverpool securing a commanding 5-1 win over Sparta Prague in the two sides’ UEFA Europa League last-16 first leg, aided by a stellar double from Darwin Nunez. Former Reds Ray Houghton and Neil Mellor join Mark Benstead to discuss the key talking points as the Reds were ruthless in a chaotic night in the Czech Republic capital.

Jurgen Klopp spoke to the media following Liverpool's 5-1 win against Sparta Prague in the Europa League. Klopp provided an update on Ibrahima Konate following Ibou leaving the field in the 50th minute with a potential injury. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alexis Mac Allister spoke to the media ahead of Liverpool's Europa League RO16 tie against Sparta Prague tomorrow evening. Mac Allister was asked about Dominik Szoboszlai, Darwin Nunez, the Reds Carabao Cup win & Sparta Prague. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Clubbe was joined by former Liverpool midfielder Patrik Berger to look ahead to the meeting between two of his former clubs in Thursday on Prague. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.