Europa League last-16 draw: Arsenal to face Sporting Lisbon, Man Utd draw Real Betis | Football News

February 24, 2023 admin

Arsenal have been drawn against Sporting Lisbon in the last 16 of the Europa League, with Manchester United facing Real Betis.

Mikel Arteta’s Gunners side – who were beaten finalists in the 2018/19 edition of the competition and reached the semi-finals in 2020/21 – will travel to Lisbon next month to face Ruben Amorim’s side, who are fourth in the Primeira Liga at present, in the first leg.

Manchester United, meanwhile – who have lost just once in all competitions since November – welcome Real Betis, managed by ex-Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini, to Old Trafford for the first leg.

Elsewhere, Bundesliga title candidates Union Berlin take on Union Saint-Gilloise, while Roma – who occupy third place in Serie A – face Real Sociedad.

The first legs of the last-16 fixtures will take place on Thursday March 9, with the second legs a week later on Thursday March 16. The draw for the quarter-finals will take place on Friday March 17.