Europa League: Thursday, April 17 schedule

After a Champions League night full of twists and turns, it's the Europa League's turn to take up the torch. This Thursday, April 17, the return quarter-finals promise great excitement with eight teams still in the running for a spot in the last four.

Among them, Olympique Lyonnais, the last French hope in the Europa League, travels to Old Trafford to take on Manchester United. The first leg ended in a spectacular 2-2 draw, leaving all options open for this highly anticipated clash.

But the attention won't be solely on England. In Germany, Eintracht Frankfurt will host Tottenham after an evenly matched first leg (1-1). In Spain, Athletic Bilbao will try to get the better of the Glasgow Rangers, after a goalless draw in the first leg.

Finally, Lazio will have to achieve a real feat at home to overturn FK Bodo/Glimt, surprising 2-0 winners in the first match.

Here is the full schedule for this European evening:

Thursday, April 17 (7 PM GMT):

• Manchester United – Lyon (first leg: 2-2)
• Eintracht Frankfurt – Tottenham (first leg: 1-1)
• Athletic Bilbao – Glasgow Rangers (first leg: 0-0)
• Lazio – FK Bodo/Glimt (first leg: 0-2)

Amine Jomni |

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