When Jurgen Klopp heard who his Liverpool side had drawn in the Europa League quarter final, he must have sworn to himself. For Klopp, the ideal final of the Europa League would have been Liverpool vs. Borussia Dortmund. Instead in the last round of 16 BVB await the Reds in a mouth-watering tie.

The famous 'Yellow Wall' will most probably give their ex-manager a warm welcome upon his return, with Klopp having made his name at Dortmund. With two Bundesliga titles and one cup, as well as a Champions League Final against Bayern Munich in 2013, made Klopp boosted Dortmund's image across the globe. But now under Thomas Tuchel, his old side are again on the up.

Tuchel's Dortmund currently sit second in the Bundesliga, five points off Bayern, who earlier in the season looked to be running away with the league. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is gaining international attention for his goals, while the solidity of Mats Hummels and the talents of Ilkay Gundogan and Marco Reus earn praise.

Dortumund are Germany's second most popular team, and in the Europa League this season look to be the favourites. Although there were losses early on in the group stage, they have since beaten Porto and Tottenham in the knockouts comfortably.

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Given the teams left in the competition, unless Dortmund do something seriously wrong then this competition should be theirs. Sevilla are the only side that could pose a genuine problem, but Dortmund still have most of the experienced side from that Champions League final left.

Liverpool in the Europa League have been a bit lucky, with a poor group stage and then a poor showing against FC Augsburg getting them a tie against a woeful Manchester United. Had the Red Devils turned up in either leg, then Liverpool would not have progressed as easily as they did do to the quarters.

In Dortmund, they will be tested to the limits, especially considering the squad is no longer playing to Klopp's system. Given that Dortmund easily dispatched Spurs, who currently sit second in the Premier League, it shows that Liverpool are in for a torrid time - albeit Mauricio Pochettino's commitment to the tie was questionable.

In Aubameyang Dortmund have a player that every team wishes was theirs: a player who continues to defy the odds and scores goals consistently, taking the mantle that Robert Lewandowski held so high a few seasons ago. Add in the magic of Reus, and the improved performances from Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Liverpool's defenders really could struggle.

Given the inconsistent form of Dejan Lovren, Mamadou Sakho and Martin Skrtel, it could make for a torrid time for those in the Kop. One thing for certain though is this will be a very exciting match, and the atmosphere will be electric. The return of Klopp to the team that helped create him, as well as both teams booming out 'You'll Never Walk Alone' could make for a great night, and an awesome football match.

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