Jürgen Klopp’s Liverpool got a draw and an away goal on his return to Borussia Dortmund.

There were emotional scenes before the match, as Westfalenstadion welcomed the Reds manager back with a soaring rendition of ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’.

Things got even better for Klopp, who won the Bundesliga twice with Dortmund, as Divock Origi gave Liverpool the lead in the first half.

However, Mats Hummels equalised just after half-time, and Roman Weidenfeller made a number of fine saves to leave the tie poised at 1-1.

Jürgen Klopp’s Liverpool got a draw and an away goal on his return to Borussia Dortmund.

There were emotional scenes before the match, as Westfalenstadion welcomed the Reds manager back with a soaring rendition of ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’.

Things got even better for Klopp, who won the Bundesliga twice with Dortmund, as Divock Origi gave Liverpool the lead in the first half.

However, Mats Hummels equalised just after half-time, and Roman Weidenfeller made a number of fine saves to leave the tie poised at 1-1.

Lazio’s conquerors Sparta Prague were defeated at Villarreal, but will take an away goal back to the Czech Republic.

Cédric Bakambu gave the Spanish side the lead, before Jakub Brabec equalised. Bakambu hit back again just after the hour mark, but it’s still all to play for in Prague.

Shakhtar Donetsk all-but sealed their place in the semi-finals, defeat Braga 2-1 in Portugal thanks to goals from Yaroslav Rakitskiy and Facundo Ferreyra, though Wilson Eduardo's late goal gives the Portuguese side hope.

In the all-Spanish derby, Athletic Club took an early lead against holders Sevilla, but the visitors hit back through Timothée Kolodziejczak and Vicente Iborra to put themselves in the driving seat.

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