Europa League: Match Results and Quarterfinal Pairings

The favorites continue their journey toward the final in Bilbao, with Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Eintracht Frankfurt, and Lazio securing their tickets to the quarterfinals. Despite being behind early, Manchester United staged a remarkable comeback at Old Trafford against Real Sociedad, winning 4-1 thanks to three penalties from Fernandes (1-1 in the first leg in San Sebastián). Athletic Bilbao emphatically advanced to the Europa League quarterfinals with a 3-1 win over Roma, who were reduced to ten men after Mats Hummels’ red card in the 11th minute. The other top teams also progressed based on the scores from the first legs: Eintracht Frankfurt (4-1 vs Ajax) and Lazio (1-1 vs Viktoria Plzeň). Hummels’ early dismissal significantly influenced the match between Athletic Bilbao and Roma, allowing the Basques to capitalize on their numerical advantage and secure a decisive 3-1 victory (Roma had won 2-1 in the first leg). The final is set to take place at their home ground, San Mames, on May 21st. With 20-year-old French star Wilson Omobori scoring twice, Tottenham overturned their 1-0 deficit from the first leg against AZ Alkmaar, triumphantly advancing to the ‘8’ of the Europa League with a 3-1 win in London where they will face Eintracht Frankfurt.