According to the draw at UEFA’s headquarters in Nyon on Friday, the Germans will play the Spaniards at home first. After a round of 16 “bye”, RB Leipzig will face Leverkusen conqueror Atalanta Bergamo. West Ham United meets Lyon, Braga meets Glasgow Rangers.
In the semifinals, the winner from Leipzig against Atalanta meets the winner from Braga against Rangers. The winner from West Ham against Lyon first meets the winner from Frankfurt against Barcelona at home. Game dates are 7./14. April or April 28/5. May, the final will take place in Seville on May 18th.
Eintracht, coached by Glasner, only progressed through an own goal in the 121st minute of extra time in a dramatic round of 16 duel against Betis Sevilla on Thursday. The goal was the result of a great effort by ÖFB defender Hinteregger. Compatriot Stefan Ilsanker was not named for the Europa League. Barcelona beat Galatasaray 2-1 in Istanbul after a goalless draw.
In less than three weeks, Hinteregger is likely to try to disrupt Barca goalscorer Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s circles. According to data provider Opta, Eintracht have not lost their last seven games against Spanish teams in UEFA competition and have won all three knockout stages, two-legged ties.
Source: Nachrichten
