UEFA Europa League 2014, quarterfinal preview: Juventus faces tough away test

Serie A leaders Juventus are the clear favorites of the remaining teams, though that rarely means anything in knockout tournaments. None the less, it's probably their title to lose if they play up to their potential. Lyon will get them a solid test though, especially if the Old Lady struggles like they did in the Round of 16 against Fiorentina.

Last year's runner-up Benfica survived against Tottenham and will face high-scoring AZ Alkmaar, while fellow Portuguese side FC Porto get Sevilla in what should be an entertaining match-up. With both sides looking increasingly safe in their positions in the Primeira Liga table, chances are their attentions will be firmly on trying to claim some European silverware.

FC Basel and Valencia are the two weakest remaining clubs, at least on paper, but one will find themselves in the semifinals. Los Che's inconsistent league form makes them a tough team to make predictions about, while Basel were lucky to get past Salzburg in the last round.