Potential opponent of Žalgiris in the Europa League - Prague's "Sparta" © EuroFootball.com

After drawing the lots for the third qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League, it became clear that the opponent of Žalgiris in the next round would be the Prague "Sparta" club.

Draws for the 2012/13 UEFA Europa League third qualifying round were made on Friday at the UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland.

After the drawing ceremony, it was revealed that Vilnius football club "Žalgiris" would have to face Prague "Sparta" (Czech Republic) in the next stage.

The first match would be played in Prague on August 2, with the second leg taking place in Vilnius on August 9.

Currently, in the second qualifying round of the Europa League, Žalgiris is competing against Austria's Mödling team "Admira Wacker". The first leg in Vilnius ended in a 1-1 draw.

The second leg will be played on July 26 in Austria.