The Europa League quarterfinals conclude on Tuesday with closely contested matches. All eyes are on Manchester United and Tottenham as they aim to improve their Premier League seasons. The journey to the final in Bilbao on May 21 will be challenging for all remaining teams. You can watch Europa League on Paramount+.
Lazio will host Bodo/Glimt, needing to overcome a two-goal deficit from the away leg played in very cold conditions. Considering Lazio`s performance in Europe this season, they have a good chance to advance. This is the only match where a team has a lead after the first leg, as all other matches ended in draws.
With Athletic Club still in contention, there`s an increasing possibility that the final in Bilbao might feature the Basque team. They drew with Rangers in Scotland but are expected to secure a win at home.
For Tottenham, the situation is complicated by injuries. Son Heung-min will miss the away game against Eintracht Frankfurt in Germany. Despite Frankfurt`s slight decline without Omar Marmoush, they proved to be a tough opponent for Tottenham in London. Currently 15th in the Premier League, this game could be decisive for Ange Postecoglou`s future as Tottenham`s manager. The pressure has been mounting throughout the tournament.
For Manchester United and Ruben Amorim, the pressure might be different from what Postecoglou is experiencing, but United is expected to compete in the Champions League every season. Winning the Europa League is likely their best path to Champions League qualification. Not being in the Champions League would create recruitment challenges in the summer as Amorim tries to shape the team. Against Lyon, conceding a late goal to Rayan Cherki in the first leg makes the home game crucial and they must avoid similar mistakes.
Europa League Schedule
- Lazio vs. Bodo/Glimt, 3 p.m.
- Manchester United vs. Lyon, 3 p.m.
- Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Tottenham, 3 p.m.
- Athletic Club vs Rangers, 3 p.m.
