Radunović Challenges the “Lions” as Roma Faces Off Against the Final Host
The Basque team is eager for the final match at their San Mames stadium, Photo: REUTERS
As is tradition after the Champions League, UEFA conducted the draw for the Europa League final.
The host team, Athletic Bilbao, is looking to reach the final at San Mames on May 21st.
The initial draw for the round of 16 matches resulted in: Olympiacos – Bodo/Glimt; Fenerbahçe – Rangers; Ajax – Eintracht; Lyon – FCSB; AZ Alkmaar – Tottenham; Real Sociedad – Manchester United; Plzen – Lazio; Roma – Athletic Bilbao.
This means Risto Radunović’s FCSB will face off against the “lions” in the round of 16, with the victor moving on to challenge the winner of the Sociedad – United game.
The matches for the round of 16 are scheduled for March 8th and 6th, with the quarterfinals on April 13th and 1st, followed by the semifinals on May 4th and 10th.
A schematic overview of the path to Bilbao:
The draw has been conducted, and the preliminary layout appears as follows:
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