Source: Telegraph
Fulham prove to be talk of Uefa headquarters as they dream of Europa League glory
Fulham's reward is a tie against Wolfsburg, the Bundesliga champions, although after defeating the illustrious Italians, and having already knocked out holders Shakhtar Donetsk, there will be no fear for Roy Hodgson or his players. [LNB]Clint Dempsey, whose goal clinched the tie against Juve, said: "Can we go all the way? Why not?" [LNB] Related ArticlesZebina blasts Juventus fansEuropa League: Liverpool paired with BenficaHodgson: surely it can't get any better than thisBenitez: Liverpool win 'proves Riera was wrong'Ten more great English victories over Italian clubsSport on televisionAnd why not, indeed, even if Hodgson will be preaching caution against the Germans and the threat posed by "two talented Bosnians" striker Edin Dzeko and midfielder Zvjezdan Misimovic. [LNB]Hodgson added that Wolfsburg "had a fantastic season last year and although this year has not gone quite so well for them they have some talented players. I know a fair bit about them. It's a meeting to some extent of fairly similar clubs". [LNB]If Fulham triumph they will face either Hamburg who host the final or Standard Liege having been selected in the other half of the draw from Liverpool, who must see off Benfica to set up a tie against either Valencia or Atletico Madrid. [LNB]Both Rafael Benítez the former Valencia manager and Fernando Torres a legend at Atletico could be forgiven for having half an eye on the semi-final possibilities but they will also be wary of the threat poised by the Portuguese, who destroyed Everton in the round before last. [LNB]Indeed four years ago Benfica, who are three points clear at the top of the Portuguese league, ended Liverpool's hopes of becoming the first side to win back-to-back Champions League titles when they beat them 3-0 over two legs. [LNB]"We know they are a good team and, of course, we have played them before in the Champions League," said Benítez. [LNB]"They are a massive club with a lot of support and it will be a tough game."[LNB]Benítez has got his preferred schedule, with the away leg first, but he is concerned that Anfield may not intimidate Benfica as it has other visiting sides in recent years. [LNB]"Because we have played Benfica before they will know Anfield and so may not be as scared as other teams," he said. [LNB]Route to Hamburg[LNB]Quarter-finals [LNB]Fulham v WolfsburgHamburg v Standard LiegeValencia v Atlético MadridBenfica v LiverpoolTwo legs to be played Apr 01 & 08 [LNB]Semi-finals[LNB]Hamburg/Standard Liege v Fulham/WolfsburgValencia/Atlético Madrid v Benfica/LiverpoolTo be played Apr 22 & 29 [LNB]
