by Arsenal and Manchester United are aiming to reach the quarter-finals of the Europa League, while West Ham are on track to reach the last eight of the Europa Conference League; find out when the draws for the quarter-finals and semi-finals will take place and who will take part in them.
EUROPE LEAGUE
Arsenal AND Manchester United they are the only English teams capable of reaching the quarter-finals of the Europa League, with both teams playing in the second leg this week.
Gunners face Sporting Lisbon Mikel Arteta’s team drew 2-2 with Portugal at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday.
Arsenal’s draw with Sporting Lisbon is well set after a 2-2 draw with Portugal in the first leg
Meanwhile, Man Utd leads the first leg 4-1 against Spain in the second leg against Spain Real Betiswhich is also held on Thursday.
If both Premier League sides make it through, an English-only quarter-final is possible as clubs from the same country can face each other in the draw.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the draw for the quarter-finals and semi-finals of the Europa League…
When are the draws for the quarter-finals and semi-finals?
Marcus Rashford scored in Man Utd’s 4-1 first leg win over Real Betis in the round of 16
The draws will take place at 12:00 UK time on Friday 17 March in Nyon, Switzerland at UEFA headquarters.
You can follow the draw with Sky Sports” live blog so you can follow everything here.
How do draws work?
Former Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho could face his former club in the Europa League with his Roma side
The eight winners from the round of 16 are entered into an open draw for the quarter-finals and semi-finals.
There are no seedings or country protection, so clubs can face opposition from the same country.
There will also be a final draw to determine the hosts for administrative reasons for the exhibition event in Budapest, Hungary on May 31.
Who will play in the quarter-finals and semi-finals?
Eintracht Frankfurt won the Europa League last season
- Union Berlin or Union Saint-Gilloise (3-3 after the first leg)
- Bayer Leverkusen or Ferencvaros (2-0 after the first leg)
- Sporting Lisbon or Arsenal (2-2 after the first game)
- Roma or Real Sociedad (2-0 after the first leg)
- Sevilla or Fenerbahce (2-0 after the first leg)
- Juventus or Freiburg (1-0 after the first leg)
- Manchester United or Real Betis (4-1 after the first leg)
- Shakhtar Donetsk or Feyenoord (1-1 after the first leg)
When are the quarter finals?
The first quarter-final matches will be played on Thursday 13 April.
The return matches will be played on Thursday, April 20.
When are the semi-finals?
The first legs of the semi-finals will be played on May 11, the return legs on May 18.
When is the final?
The final will take place on May 31 at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary.
EUROPE CONFERENCE LEAGUE
West Ham are on their way to reaching the quarter-finals of the European Conference League
West Ham they are the only British team in the Europa League Conference and the Hammers are on course to reach the quarter-finals.
David Moyes’ side leads 2-0 in the first leg against Cypriot side AEK Larnaca in the last 16 matches. The return leg will take place on Thursday at London Stadium.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the draw for the quarter-finals and semi-finals of the Europa Conference League…
When are the draws for the quarter-finals and semi-finals?
Roma won the European Conference League last season
The draws will take place at 1pm UK time on Friday 17 March in Nyon, Switzerland at UEFA headquarters.
You can follow the draw with Sky Sports” live blog so you can follow everything here.
How do draws work?
The eight winners from the round of 16 are entered into an open draw for the quarter-finals and semi-finals.
There are no seedings or country protection, so clubs can face opposition from the same country.
There will also be a final draw to determine the hosts for administrative reasons for the exhibition event in Prague, Czech Republic on June 7.
Who will play in the quarter-finals and semi-finals?
West Ham won their first match in Cyprus 2-0 against AEK Larnaca
- Lazio vs AZ Alkmaar (1-2 after the first leg)
- AEK Larnaca vs West Ham (0-2 after the first game)
- Sheriff Tiraspol vs Nice (0-1 after the first leg)
- Anderlecht vs Villarreal (1-1 after the first leg)
- Fiorentina vs Sivasspor (1-0 after the first leg)
- Lech Poznań vs Djurgarden (2:0 after the first match)
- Basel vs Slovan Bratislava (2-2 after the first leg)
- Ghent vs Istanbul Basaksehir (1-1 after the first leg)
When are the quarter finals?
The first quarter-final matches will be played on Thursday 13 April.
The return matches will be played on Thursday, April 20.
When are the semi-finals?
The first legs of the semi-finals will be played on May 11, the return legs on May 18.
When is the final?
The final will take place on June 7 at the Fortuna Arena in Prague, Czech Republic.
