Europa League draw: Man United to face Real Betis; Arsenal up against Sporting CP

Manchester United were drawn against Real Betis in the Europa League Round of 16 on Friday, while Arsenal will lock horns with Sporting CP.  ETH’s side held onto their nerves and secured a 4-3 come from behind victory in Thursday’s second leg tie against Barcelona and remained in contention for four trophies this season. The Red Devils are looking to win their first trophy since the 2017 Europa League triumph under former coach Jose Murinho. 

Arsenal cruised through the Europa League group stages, winning five of their six fixtures and will face Sporting next, who defeated FC Midtjylland in their playoff tie.  Juventus advanced through the playoffs at Nantes’ expense courtesy a Angel Di Maria hattrick in the second leg in France, and will take on Freiburg next. Six time champions Sevilla are again in the mix, and must find a way past Turkish side Fenerbachce to progress through the quarterfinals of this year’s competition. Later on Friday, Cypriot side AEK Larnaca drew West Ham United in the Europa Conference League round of 16. 

Elsewhere, Villarreal will take the field against Anderlecht, while Lazio and AZ Alkmaar will cross swords.