Liverpool will take on Spanish side Sevilla on May 18th in the 2016 Europa League final in Switzerland, with this the seventh final since the competition’s rebranding from the UEFA Cup.
Both sides have now flown to Basel for last minute preparations, with the match to take place at FC Basel’s home stadium, St. Jakob-Park, with fans also making their way out to start the festivities. Players from both sides were rested for their respective final league games on the weekend, with the managers keeping the Europa League final firmly in mind.
European silverware is not the only thing up for grabs, with a place in the 2016/17 Champions League also waiting for the winners.