Europa League round of 16: Game-by-game preview
Get the lowdown on the eight matches as the 2023/24 Uefa Europa League round of 16 concludes.
Liverpool and Roma both have one foot in the Uefa Europa League quarterfinals but it is all to play for in other last-16 ties, with Leverkusen v Qarabağ and Rangers v Benfica perhaps standing out from the crowd. Get the lowdown on every game.
Thursday 14 March
Rangers v Benfica (2-2)
Three meetings between these sides have thus far produced three thrilling draws; this time, something has to give. Rangers were "really close to writing history" in Lisbon according to manager Philippe Clement, whose team were twice pegged back. The Scottish side otherwise defended resolutely, inspired by the impressive Jack Butland, as Benfica racked up 24 attempts on goal and 13 corners. The Eagles will have to sharpen their talons in Glasgow, and contend with the Ibrox factor.
Did you know?
There have been 14 goals in just three meetings between Rangers and Benfica, with seven apiece.
West Ham v Freiburg (0-1)
"We didn't have our shooting boots on," Hammers boss David Moyes rued after the first leg. "We'll do everything to try and turn it around. We'll have our crowd and atmosphere behind us." East London has become a fortress for the English side in Europe over the past two seasons, and they have won their last ten on home turf. West Ham were on top for large periods of the first leg, with Jarrod Bowen going close on several occasions. Will Freiburg burst their bubble?
Did you know?
Michael Gregoritsch's late winner in the first leg ended a run of 395 minutes without conceding for West Ham in the Europa League.
Slavia Praha v Milan (2-4)
"We can turn things around," was the rallying cry issued by Slavia coach Jindřich Trpišovský after a
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