Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Chelsea have all made it to the semi-finals of European competitions after an evening stuffed with drama.
Within the Europa League, Manchester United, led by Ruben Amorim, pulled off an unimaginable comeback in additional time. They scored three late targets to beat Lyon 5-4 at Outdated Trafford, profitable 7-6 on mixture.
Tottenham battled arduous and gained 1-0 away at Eintracht Frankfurt, going via 2-1 over two legs.
Within the Europa Convention League, Chelsea misplaced 2-1 at residence to Legia Warsaw however nonetheless made it via after profitable the primary leg 3-0.
When Are the Semi-Finals?
The primary legs of each the Europa League and Convention League semi-finals will likely be performed on 1 Could, with the second legs per week later.
Tottenham will face Norwegian membership Bodo/Glimt.
Manchester United will tackle Spanish aspect Athletic Bilbao, who knocked out Rangers.
Chelsea will play towards Djurgarden from Sweden.
Who Are Bodo/Glimt?
Bodo/Glimt are the champions of Norway and are identified for his or her freezing residence video games, as their stadium is round 120 miles north of the Arctic Circle.
They shocked Italian membership Lazio within the quarter-finals. Bodo/Glimt gained 2-0 at residence and, though Lazio gained 3-1 within the second leg, the Norwegian aspect gained on penalties.
Additionally they famously beat Jose Mourinho’s Roma 6-1 in 2021, and knocked out a Celtic group managed by Tottenham’s present coach, Ange Postecoglou, in 2022.
Their followers are identified for waving big yellow toothbrushes, a practice that began 50 years in the past with a fan utilizing one to steer chants. The membership now sells these as official merchandise.
Who Are Athletic Bilbao?
Athletic Bilbao are a proud Spanish membership that solely indicators gamers with Basque roots. They’re identified for his or her robust id and passionate followers.
Their stadium, San Mames, will host this season’s Europa League closing, giving the membership much more motivation.
Beneath calm and skilled coach Ernesto Valverde, the group performs thrilling however well-organised soccer. Their star participant is winger Nico Williams, who lately helped Spain win the European Championship.
Athletic final reached the Europa League closing in 2012 however misplaced 3-0 to Atletico Madrid.
Who Are Djurgarden?
Djurgarden are based mostly in Stockholm, Sweden, and their title means “animal island.” Their stadium, the 3Arena, is situated within the Johanneshov space of the town.
The membership has gained Sweden’s high league 12 instances however has by no means gone this far in European competitors till now.
Their home season has simply began, they usually’ve had a sluggish starting, profitable solely one among their first three video games.
Promising Swedish teenager Lucas Bergvall, now at Tottenham, used to play for Djurgarden. Swedish media as soon as known as him the membership’s biggest-ever expertise.
Djurgarden made it to the semi-finals by beating Speedy Vienna 4-1 after additional time, profitable 4-2 general.