The intermediate phase of the playoffs before the actual knockouts begin in the Europa League done!
At “16”, we remind you, they were already waiting first of the eight groups of the second such event and tonight (23/02) the puzzle was completed, with eight more getting the “ticket”. Of course, her qualification stands out Manchester United over Barcelona from the pair of… death, with the “red devils” now being the big – based on name and not only – favorite to win the trophy. But who can write off Sevilla, Juventus, Arsenal, Roma and more! Because this year’s Europa League is, if nothing else, a small Champions League!
From the playoffs, they passed in detail: Sporting Lisbon, Leverkusen, Juventus, Sevilla, Barcelona, ​​Roma, Shakhtar and Union Berlin.
At “16”, they were already expecting: Union Saint-Jiloise, Arsenal, Freiburg, Ferencvaros, Feyenoord, Betis, Sociedad and Fenerbahce.
The last eight, it should be noted, will enter as “strong” in the round of 16 draw and their advantage is that they will have the rematch at home. The draw will now be held at noon Friday (24/02, 13:00), while the first games will be held on March 9 and the replays one week later. It is noted that in this phase no “civil wars” allowed yet. From the quarter-finals onwards, however, it is possible for two teams from the same country to “fall”.
For the record, the quarter-final and semi-final draw will take place on March 17. In the quarter-finals, the first matches will be held on April 13 and the second legs on the 20th of the same month, while the first games of the semi-finals will take place on May 11 and the second legs on the 18th. The final, as a reminder, is set for May 31 in Puskas Arena of Budapest.
Source: Sport Fm
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