Liverpool, last season's losing finalists and champions in 2005,
face French outfit Toulouse, while Arsenal take on Sparta Prague in
the two legs to be played on August 14/15 and 28/29.
I'm happy with the draw for two reasons," Liverpool boss Rafa
Benitez told the club website. "Firstly, the travelling won't be a
problem, and secondly, the second leg will be at Anfield in front
of our supporters.
Toulouse finished third in the French league last season and
Benitez insists he will not underestimate Elie Baup's team.
Toulouse are a good side with some good players," said Benitez.
"The French league is of a high standard and so this won't be an
easy game." Baup was thrilled with the idea of facing the
Premiership giants.
It's fantastic to play last season's finalists even if it's a bit
of a shame that the first leg is in Toulouse," the French club's
coach said.
We're going to discover a mythic stadium (at Anfield) and huge
players and for our younger players it will be a great
occasion.
