The competition grows more intense as the UEFA Europa League reaches the Round of 16 with exciting games highlighting top European teams. At this stage, a variety of historical giants and ambitious underdogs all compete to be in the quarter-finals. Whereas teams like Bodø/Glimt and Viktoria Plzeň want to bring big changes, clubs including Man United, Roma, and Tottenham hope to show their dominance. Fans can anticipate in this important stage of the competition intense tactical battles, great drama, and flashes of personal brilliance given that the first leg is just around the corner followed by critical second-leg matches.
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First-Leg Clashes: European Heavyweights Face Stern Tests
| Date | Matchup | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| March 6 | Real Sociedad vs Man Utd | Reale Arena, San Sebastián |
| FCSB vs Lyon | Arena Națională, Bucharest | |
| Fenerbahçe vs Rangers | Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium, Istanbul | |
| AZ Alkmaar vs Tottenham | AFAS Stadion, Alkmaar | |
| March 7 | Viktoria Plzeň vs Lazio | Doosan Arena, Plzeň |
| Bodø/Glimt vs Olympiacos | Aspmyra Stadion, Bodø | |
| Ajax vs Eintracht Frankfurt | Johan Cruyff Arena, Amsterdam | |
| Roma vs Athletic Club | Stadio Olimpico, Rome |
Also Read: Champions League: European Giants Collide In Thrilling Round Of 16 Showdowns
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Second-Leg Deciders: The Race For Quarter-Final Spots
| Date | Matchup | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| March 13 | Olympiacos vs Bodø/Glimt | Karaiskakis Stadium, Piraeus |
| Athletic Club vs Roma | San Mamés, Bilbao | |
| Lazio vs Viktoria Plzeň | Stadio Olimpico, Rome | |
| Eintracht Frankfurt vs Ajax | Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt | |
| March 14 | Lyon vs FCSB | Groupama Stadium, Lyon |
| Tottenham vs AZ Alkmaar | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London | |
| Rangers vs Fenerbahçe | Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow | |
| Man United vs Real Sociedad | Old Trafford, Manchester |
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