Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish is eager to see off Europa League opponents Sparta Prague.
The match holds special significance for Dalglish as it will be the first time he's managed Liverpool in continental competition at Anfield.
Nevertheless, progression into the last 16 is all he's concerned with.
He told liverpoolfc.tv: "I think you always look forward to the (European) nights. It's a special place when you have a European tie at Anfield under the lights. The lights make a big difference, and obviously the occasion and the history and tradition of the football club in Europe.
"It's a game we're looking forward to and if we're in a competition, then we want to do our best in it. I know the competition is undermined in many quarters, but that's probably because they're not in it and when you look at the teams that are left in it, there are some good sides in there.
"We'll have a go, see where it takes us and see if Thursday night is going to be special for everybody. We could do with the support from the people because I think we need to be patient on and off the pitch because I don't think they will give too much away and anything we get from the game, we'll have to earn it.
"As we've always said, collectively we've got a better chance and I'm sure they'll (the fans) be right behind us."
