Quarter-final Fixtures Confirmed
UEFA has confirmed the Europa League quarter-final matchups for the 2025-2026 season. Braga will face Real Betis, while Freiburg take on Celta Vigo. Porto will play Nottingham Forest, and Bologna will meet Aston Villa.
Match Schedule and Kickoff Times
The first leg begins on April 8, with Braga hosting Betis at 05:45pm. The other matches will take place on April 9 at 08:00 pm.
The return legs are set for April 16. Celta will host Freiburg earlier at 05:45pm, while the remaining fixtures kick off at 08:00 pm.
Bologna’s Dramatic Qualification
Bologna reached the quarter-finals after a tense clash with Roma. They secured a 5-4 aggregate win after extra time.
Jonathan Rowe scored first before Evan Ndicka equalised. Federico Bernardeschi restored Bologna’s lead from the spot, and Santiago Castro added another.
Roma responded late through Donyell Malen and Lorenzo Pellegrini to force extra time. Nicolo Cambiaghi then scored the winner to send Bologna through.
Conference League Fixtures
In the Europa Conference League, AZ Alkmaar will face Shakhtar Donetsk. Crystal Palace will take on Fiorentina. Rayo Vallecano will meet AEK Athens, while Mainz will play Strasbourg.
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