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  Lazio v Bodø/Glimt (aggregate score: 0-2) April 17, 2025 The Stadio Olimpico in Rome will witness Lazio's attempt at a historic European comeback as they look to overturn a two-goal deficit against Norwegian upstarts Bodø/Glimt in the second leg of their UEFA Europa League quarter-final. The Italian giants were stunned in the Arctic Circle last week, falling to a 2-0 defeat that has left them with a mountain to climb if they are to reach the semi-finals. History doesn't favor the Biancocelesti in such scenarios – Lazio have been eliminated in 12 of their previous 15 major European ties when losing the first leg and have never overturned a two-goal first leg deficit. However, the home advantage could prove crucial for Maurizio Sarri's men. Lazio are unbeaten in their last 13 home UEFA Europa League matches (7 wins, 6 draws) since losing 2-1 to Celtic in November 2019. This formidable home record will give them confidence, despite being winless in their last three knock...

  Eintracht Frankfurt v Tottenham Hotspur (aggregate score: 1-1) April 17, 2025 The Deutsche Bank Park will be the scene of a decisive European night as Eintracht Frankfurt and Tottenham Hotspur battle for a place in the UEFA Europa League semi-finals following their 1-1 draw in London. With the tie perfectly balanced, both sides will be looking to overcome their respective historical hurdles to advance in the competition. For the hosts, the prospect of reaching a third Europa League semi-final is tantalizing. Having previously made the final four in 2018-19 and 2021-22 (going on to win the trophy in the latter campaign), Frankfurt's pedigree in this competition is well-established. Only Sevilla, with five semi-final appearances, has a better record, while Manchester United currently sits level with Frankfurt on three ahead of their own quarter-final second leg against Lyon. "This competition holds special memories for us," said Frankfurt's coach. "Our Europa...

  Athletic Club v Rangers (aggregate score: 0-0) April 17, 2025 The historic San Mamés stadium, known as "The Cathedral" among Basque football fans, prepares to host a decisive European night as Athletic Club welcome Rangers for the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final. With everything to play for after a tense 0-0 draw at Ibrox, both teams will be aiming to write a new chapter in their storied European histories. For Athletic Club, the home advantage could prove decisive. The Basque side boasts the only perfect home record in this season's Europa League, winning all five of their matches at San Mamés. A victory on Thursday would set a new club record, as they've never previously won six home games in a single European campaign, only managing five under both Koldo Aguirre in 1976-77 and Marcelo Bielsa in 2011-12. "San Mamés will be a cauldron," promised Athletic's coach. "Our fans understand the importance of this match and the opport...