Leverkusen's Patrik Schick (right) celebrates after scoring the winning goal in the last minute of additional time during the Europa League round of sixteen, second leg, soccer match between Bayer Leverkusen and Qarabag FK at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany, March 14, 2024. (PHOTO / AP)

BERLIN / LIVERPOOL - Bayer Leverkusen bounced back from two goals down and flabbergasted ten-men Qarabag with Patrik Schick's injury-time brace to advance into the round of the last eight following a 3-2 (5-4 on aggregate) victory on Thursday.

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The match began with Leverkusen creating several early chances, though efforts from Borja Iglesias and Amine Adli were unsuccessful against Qarabag's Andrey Lunev. The first half saw both teams coming close, with Florian Wirtz hitting the woodwork for Leverkusen just before the break.

With the result, Leverkusen extended their unbeaten run to 37 competitive fixtures this season

Despite dominating possession, Leverkusen conceded the first goal in the 58th minute when Abdellah Zoubir headed in from Leandro Andrade's cross. Qarabag's situation complicated further as Elvin Jafarguliyev received a red card shortly after.

Even with a numerical disadvantage, Qarabag extended their lead through Juninho in the 67th minute. However, Leverkusen responded quickly, with Jeremie Frimpong reducing the deficit five minutes later.

Qarabag's Marko Vesovic (right) is challenged by Leverkusen's Amine Adli during the Europa League round of sixteen, second leg, soccer match between Bayer Leverkusen and Qarabag FK at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany, March 14, 2024. (PHOTO / AP)

Persistence paid off for Leverkusen as Schick scored twice in injury time, first leveling the match and then securing the win with a decisive header, avoiding extra time.

With the result, Leverkusen extended their unbeaten run to 37 competitive fixtures this season.

"A lot of things happened today. We started very well but lost control in the second half. It wasn't our best day. I was upset when Qarabag scored with ten men. This shouldn't happen on the level. However, it was important that we showed a response and that's what we did," said Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso.

Liverpool's Greek defender #21 Kostas Tsimikas (right) clears the ball during the UEFA Europa League round of 16 second leg football match between Liverpool and Sparta Praha at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, England, March 14, 2024. (PHOTO / AFP)

Liverpool hammered Sparta Prague 6-1 on Thursday to storm into the Europa League quarter-finals 11-2 on aggregate while Bayer Leverkusen staged a dramatic turnaround to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat against Qarabag.

Liverpool were 4-0 up within 14 minutes thanks to goals by Darwin Nunez, Bobby Clark, Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo.

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Serbian striker Veljko Birmancevic pulled one back for the visitors before the break, but Liverpool continued to dominate.

Midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai scored the hosts' fifth goal and Gakpo netted his second to complete Liverpool's rout.

Liverpool's James McConnell vies for the ball with Sparta's Indrit Tuci (right) during the Europa League round of 16, second leg, soccer match between Liverpool and Sparta Praha at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, England, March 14, 2024. (PHOTO / AP)

Brighton & Hove Albion's effort to bridge a four-goal deficit against AS Roma proved futile as they could only manage a 1-0 home victory, Danny Welbeck's curler a consolation in Roma's 4-1 aggregate win.

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Atalanta secured a hardfought 2-1 home victory over Portuguese side Sporting, with Ademola Lookman and Gianluca Scamacca turning the match around for the hosts to seal a 3-2 aggregate win for the Italian team.