The first matches of the 1/8 finals of the Europa League have ended.
As part of the first matches of the 1/8 finals of the Europa League Italian Milan “beat the Czech Slavia from Prague at home (4:2), and the French Marseilledefeated the Spanish Villarreal at home (4:0).
The Rossoneri gained a numerical advantage over their opponent already in the 26th minute – Malik Diouf earned a straight red card.
Before the break, Stefano Pioli's charges hit the goal of the Czech club three times, which was left to play with ten men. The goals were scored by Olivier Giroud, Tijani Reynders and Ruben Loftus-Cheek . The guests responded to this with one goal, which was scored by David Doudera.
Despite playing in the minority, after the break Slavia found the strength to reduce the gap in the score – in the 65th minute, Ivan Shrants delivered an accurate shot.
However, the last word in this match still belonged to the Italian team. In the 85th minute, the final score of the match was set by Christian Pulisic.
Review of the match “Milan” – “Slavia Prague”
In a parallel match, Marseille, which left Shakhtar Donetsk out of the tournament in the 1/16 finals of the Europa League, literally declassed “Villarreal”.
Even before the break, the Privansalians scored three goals against the Yellow Submarine. Jordan Veretout opened the scoring in the 23rd minute., five minutes later the visiting midfielder Yerson Mosquera scored an own goal, and in the 42nd minute the penalty was converted by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
In the second half, the French club finished off their opponent. In the 59th minute, Aubameyang scored a double.
Note that in the 62nd minute, Villarreal remained in the minority – Alberto Moreno received a second yellow card, but the score was up before the final whistle the scoreboard has not changed.
Review of the match “Marseille” – “Villarreal”
The second legs of the 1/8 finals of the Europa League are scheduled for Thursday, March 14. The draw for the 1/4 and 1/2 finals of the Europa League will take place on March 15.
The final of the current Europa League is scheduled for May 22 in Dublin, Ireland at the Aviva Stadium.