This week, the second leg matches of the Europa League quarter-finals were played and there was more than one surprise. The semi-finals of the continental tournament will be played on April 28 and May 5. Below you can find all the details and how the semi-final matchups of the competition were defined.
The upset of the day occurred at Camp Nou; FC Barcelona narrowly avoided humiliation, but still lost 3-2 to Eintracht Frankfurt and was eliminated from the European championship. The Catalan stadium was filled with German fans, as if they were locals; in the end, the Eagles earned their spot in the next phase and will face a tough Premier League rival.
West Ham, having a great season as they currently rank sixth in the English league, continues to make headlines. The Hammers easily defeated Olympique de Lyon 3-0 on French territory, with goals from Craig Dawson, Declan Rice, and Jarrod Bowen. In the semi-finals, they will have to face Frankfurt, with Santos Borré.
RB Leipzig, always a tough opponent, had a difficult matchup with Atalanta, but eventually managed to win with an overall score of 3-1. The German team surprised in Italy by winning 2-0 on Thursday with a brace from Frenchman Christopher Nkunku. With experience in the Champions League, they are favored in the next stage.
Rangers is another club that caused an upset in the tournament, as they eliminated Borussia Dortmund in the round of 16. The Scots went into extra time in the matchup against Portuguese side SC Braga; however, Kemar Roofe appeared to score the goal and secure their place in the semi-finals, where they will face Leipzig.
Europa League: Semi-final matchups
| Match | Dates | Peru time |
|---|---|---|
| West Ham vs. Eintracht Frankfurt | April 28 (first leg) / May 5 (second leg) | 2:00 p.m. |
| RB Leipzig vs. Rangers | April 28 (first leg) / May 5 (second leg) | 2:00 p.m. |