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Europa League Quarter-Finals Set: Man United to Face Lyon (Full List)
- Europa League quarter-final matchups confirmed as Manchester United, Tottenham, and Rangers advance after thrilling Round of 16 ties.
- Rangers survive penalty drama against Fenerbahce, setting up a showdown with Athletic Bilbao in the last eight.
- Tottenham to face Eintracht Frankfurt, while Manchester United take on Lyon in a bid for a semi-final spot.
The Europa League quarter-final lineup has been confirmed following the conclusion of the Round of 16 on Thursday night.
Manchester United secured their spot in the last eight with a commanding 3-1 victory over a 10-man Real Sociedad at Old Trafford, completing a 4-2 aggregate triumph. Erik ten Hag’s side will now face Lyon, who comfortably dispatched FCSB with an emphatic 7-1 aggregate win.
Tottenham Hotspur mounted an impressive comeback after initially trailing 1-0 against AZ Alkmaar, turning the tie around with a 3-1 victory in North London. Ange Postecoglou’s men now prepare for a showdown with Eintracht Frankfurt for a place in the semi-finals.
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Rangers endured a tense evening against Fenerbahce, ultimately advancing via penalties. Despite winning 3-1 in Turkey, they fell 2-0 at home, forcing a shootout that saw them prevail. The Scottish giants now face Athletic Bilbao, who progressed after Nico Williams’ brace inspired a 3-1 second-leg win over a 10-man AS Roma.
The final quarter-final matchup will see Bodø/Glimt take on Lazio, who secured their progression after a hard-fought 1-1 home draw against Viktoria Plzen.
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Europa League Quarter-Final Fixtures
First legs (10 April)
- Bodø/Glimt vs Lazio (18:45 CET)
- Tottenham vs Eintracht Frankfurt
- Rangers vs Athletic Club
- Lyon vs Manchester United
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Second legs (17 April)
- Eintracht Frankfurt vs Tottenham
- Lazio vs Bodø/Glimt
- Athletic Club vs Rangers
- Manchester United vs Lyon
(All matches kick off at 21:00 CET unless otherwise stated.)
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