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Tie by tie: meet the Europa League last 16
The UEFA Europa League round of 16 features a stellar cast of names with ten previous finalists – including three former winners – joined by dangerous hopefuls such as AC Milan, Lyon and Leipzig. AC Milan v ArsenalAC Milan (ITA)Round of 32: 3-0(A), 1-0(H) v Ludogorets Group stage: Group D winners (W3 D2 L1 F13 A6)Top scorer in Europe: André Silva (6)Form (all competitions; most recent first): WWWWDDDomestic league position: 7th#UEL/UEFA Cup best: Semi-finals x2 (1972, 2002)
UEFA Europa League round of 16 draw
Round of 16 drawLazio (ITA) v Dynamo Kyiv (UKR)Leipzig (GER) v Zenit (RUS)Atlético Madrid (ESP) v Lokomotiv Moskva (RUS)CSKA Moskva (RUS) v Lyon (FRA)Marseille (FRA) v Athletic Club (ESP)Sporting CP (POR) v Plzeň (CZE)Dortmund (GER) v Salzburg (AUT)AC Milan (ITA) v Arsenal (ENG) First legs 8 March, Second legs 15 MarchDraw facts UEFA.com - News
Who is in the Europa League round of 16?
The UEFA Europa League round of 16 draw features a stellar cast of names with ten previous finalists – including three former winners – joined by dangerous hopefuls such as AC Milan, Lyon and Leipzig.Draw notes There is no seeding or country protection so all 16 balls will be placed in the same bowl. Based on decisions taken by the UEFA Executive Committee, teams from Russia and Ukraine cannot be drawn together. Games will be played in principle on Thursdays 8 and 15 March at 19:00CET and 21:05CET, with the exact schedule confirmed after the draw. The teams drawn
Resolute United keep Sevilla at bay
Sevilla dominated proceedings in their round of 16 first leg at home to Manchester United but could find no way past an inspired David de Gea. José Mourinho sprung a surprise by including Scott McTominay in his starting XI instead of Paul Pogba, though the French midfielder was quickly introduced when Ander Herrera was forced off in the 17th minute. Though often isolated up front, Romelu Lukaku volleyed over United's best chance of the first half.The visitors remained resolute at the back as Sevilla seized control and, when they were carved open, De Gea came to their rescue. Two saves
Bayern see both sides of Beşiktaş demolition
"The key to our success was the red card and the goal just before the break," said coach Jupp Heynckes after his "nervous" Bayern side beat Beşiktaş 5-0 to all but book their UEFA Champions League quarter-final spot.Domagoj Vida's 16th-minute dismissal did not provoke an immediate collapse from the round of 16 debutants, and Heynckes was less than thrilled with his team until Thomas Müller put them ahead on 43 minutes. "In the first half we lacked tempo, our passing wasn't precise enough and it allowed Beşiktaş to play," he said, adding that Bayern "were a different team in the second half".
Messi ends hoodoo to grab Barcelona draw at Chelsea
Barcelona hold the slight edge after Lionel Messi's equaliser gave them a share of the spoils in the first leg of their round of 16 tie with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The visitors dominated possession in the first half but, one wayward Paulinho header aside, failed to muster any clear-cut chances and were fortunate to reach the interval level after Willian struck the post on two occasions.The Brazilian fared better in the 62nd minute when he calmly found the bottom corner from the edge of the area. Chelsea looked set to take an advantage to the Camp Nou until Andrés