Europa League 2016: Live Stream Schedule, TV Info, Semi-Final Predictions

Liverpool's UEFA Europa League campaign continues on Thursday with a semi-final date with Spanish outfit Villarreal.

The Reds travel to El Madrigal for the first leg having dramatically toppled tournament favourites Borussia Dortmund in the previous round, but the Yellow Submarine may pose an even trickier challenge.

The other semi-final sees Sevilla bidding to win the tournament for the third season in a row, but it's a tall order considering Shakhtar Donetsk are their opponents—a side expertly guided by manager Mircea Lucescu.

Here are the schedule and viewing details for both legs of the semi-final stage, along with predictions about who will make it through:

Date	First leg	Second Leg	Time	TV	Live Stream	Prediction
Thursday, Apr. 28 / Thursday, May 5	Villarreal vs. Liverpool	Liverpool vs. Villarreal	8:05 p.m. / 3:05 p.m.	BT Sport Europe	BT Sport App	Villarreal
Thursday, Apr. 28 / Thursday, May 5	Shakhtar Donetsk vs. Sevilla	Sevilla vs. Shakhtar Donetsk	8:05 p.m. / 3:05 p.m.	BT Sport 2	BT Sport App	Shakhtar

Intriguing Managerial Battle at El Madrigal

Although Liverpool's Premier League position is not much better than when Brendan Rodgers was in charge (seventh in the table), there's no doubt that Jurgen Klopp has made an impact in cup competitions.

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He guided the Anfield club to the Capital One Cup final domestically and has them on the verge of lifting this trophy for the first time since 2001—back when it was the UEFA Cup.

The German has added energy and enthusiasm to the Reds, but he'll find it tough to outwit Villarreal boss Marcelino. His reputation is on the rise after guiding the side out of Spanish football's second division in 2013 and to the brink of qualifying for next season's UEFA Champions League.

This rise prompted FourFourTwo to name him 20th in its Top 50 managers list before this season.

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What helps Marcelino stand out is how he's made Villarreal a defensively tough and sophisticated attacking outfit within a simple structure. It's common to see the Yellow Submarine line up in a traditional 4-4-2 formation.

They're not quite the ball hogs they were during the halcyon days under Manuel Pellegrini, but Villarreal still recycle possession in a quick and stylish way in the final third.

It's equally impressive how Marcelino has revived the careers of some journeymen players. In particular, former Tottenham Hotspur transfer-flop Roberto Soldado has been close to his pre-Premier League best since joining the Yellow Submarine.

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Marcelino knows Klopp's buoyant Liverpool will be a challenge, and he's also trying to snap a streak of three defeats at this stage of the tournament.

Still, he remains confident Villarreal can cause an upset, per Carl Markham of the Press Association (h/t Daily Mail):

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Liverpool might be the favourite - the club, their history and the fact that they knocked out Borussia Dortmund all add up - but we don't consider ourselves to be less than them.

We are going to give everything from our side to eliminate this legendary team.

We don't have any pressure on us. I'm really satisfied with and grateful to this squad for getting to this semi-final.

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Don't bet against Marcelino and Villarreal making waves by slowing Klopp's momentum.

Sevilla Still Strong Despite Losses

This isn't quite the Sevilla side that overpowered the competition in last season's tournament, but manager Unai Emery still fields a squad with plenty of quality in key areas.

Up front, the loss of star striker Carlos Bacca, who departed for AC Milan last summer, has hardly been felt. That's because Frenchman Kevin Gameiro has thrived.

The 28-year-old has found the net 21 times in league and European action this season, according to WhoScored.com.

Even though only four of Gameiro's goals have come in this tournament, his pace and clever runs are sure to cause Shakhtar's defence a host of problems.

But Shakhtar boast a potent striker of their own in the form of super sub Eduardo da Silva. The former Arsenal man is posting statistics on a par with some of the game's best players this season, per his club:

Sevilla have done well to roll with the punches after losing top players and return to the final four. But while the Ukraine side aren't as strong as they have been, there's still plenty of flair in Lucescu's team thanks to Brazilians Taison and Wellington Nem.

Back Shakhtar to have a little too much for the holders, while Villarreal can sneak past Liverpool and break their duck at this stage.