Chelsea made their way into the semi-finals. That was as they withstood a second-half fight from Slavia Praha. They managed to beat the Czech side 5-3 on aggregate. This was while Arsenal picked up a 3-0 victory on aggregate to advance to the Europa League semi-finals. Well, a lot has happened in the Europa League. It was as Valencia, Eintracht, Chelsea and Arsenal made their way to the semi-finals. Further, Villarreal, Benfica, Napoli and Slavia Praha saw their way out. That was as the Europa League reached its final stages.
Chelsea vs Slavia Praha:
Chelsea reached the Europa League semi-finals by beating Slavia Praha 5-3 on aggregate. That too in an exciting game on Thursday that saw Pedro scoring a brace. It was as Slavia Praha managed to put on a tough competition for English giant. The first leg of the two-legged clash saw Chelsea win it 1-0. That was as the Blues carried away an important one-goal lead into the second leg.
Chelsea, who now face German side Eintracht Frankfurt in the semi-finals. They were leading 4-1 at half-time of the second leg. It was before Slavia’s Petr Sevcik slammed home two goals early in the half. This was tapering the aggregate score to 5-3.
Chelsea now faces Eintracht Frankfurt in the semi-finals as they continue to fight for European glory.
Final Score: Chelsea 5 – 3 Slavia Praha
Eintracht Frankfurt vs SL Benfica:
Eintracht Frankfurt overturned a 4-2 first-leg deficit to defeat Benfica. That was on the away goals rule. They booked their berth in the semifinals of the Europa League. Goals from Filip Kostic and Sebastian Rode in the second half ensured that Frankfurt was on their way into the semifinals. The first leg of the two-legged quarter-final saw Benfica win the game 4-2. They carry a crucial two-goal lead into the semi-finals. However, two goals from Frankfurt on their home turf ensured that the German side progress on the basis of away goals.
Frankfurt now plays Chelsea in the semi-finals as they continue to fight for a berth in the finals. Let’s see which team gets European glory in the upcoming weeks.
Final Score: Eintracht Frankfurt 4 – 4 SL Benfica (Frankfurt wins on away goals)
Arsenal vs Napoli:
Arsenal booking their berth in the semifinals clearly means that an all-English Europa League final is still on. That is as Chelsea’s win over Slavia Prague means that they will take on Eintracht Frankfurt. That is while Arsenal will face Valencia in the last four. The first leg of the clash saw Arsenal win it 2-0. They carry an important lead of two goals into the second leg. Just a single goal from Lacazette in the second leg was enough for Arsenal to book their berth in the semi-finals. That was as they secured a 3-0 victory on aggregate over the Italian side.
Arsenal now faces Valencia in the semi-finals as they continue to fight for the European glory.
Final Score: Arsenal 3 – 0 Napoli
Valencia vs. Villarreal:
In a marquee all-Spanish clash in the Europa League, Valencia earned a 5-1 win over Villarreal. That was as Los Ches Els Taronges booked their place in the semi-finals of the Europa League. The first leg of the all-Spanish clash saw Valencia get away with a 3-1 win over Villarreal. It was at the Estadio de la Cerámica. However, goals from Toni Lato and Daniel Parejo in the second leg of the all-Spanish clash ensured that the Mestalla club will now face Arsenal in the semi-finals next month.
Let’s see which team gets European glory in the upcoming days.
Final Score: Valencia 5 – 1 Villarreal
