Here are the results of two matches of the second most important European club competition.
The return leg of the 1/16 finals of the Europa League has ended, in which London Arsenal met in a formally home confrontation with Lisbon Benfica on a neutral field in Greece.
Despite the fact that Mikel Arteta's wards had the status of a favorite on the eve of the fight, the Portuguese club's players managed to create problems for the opponent..
It seemed that Benfica would be able to break into the next stage of the Europa League thanks to an effective draw, but in the 87th minute, Aubameyang closed the pass of Saka and brought the “Gunners” a difficult victory with a score of 3: 2.
Thus, Benfica leaves the Europa League, while Arsenal made it to the 1/8 finals of the tournament.
Arsenal 3-2 Benfica Goals: Aubameyang, 21, 87, Tierney, 67 - Goncalves, 43, Rafa Silva, 61 Arsenal: Leno - Bellerin (Lacazette, 78), David Louis, Gabriel, Tierney - Smith Row (Willian,.
Benfica: Leite - Vertongen, Otamendi, Lucas - Grimaldo (Nunu Tavares, 85), Weigl (Waldschmidt, 90), Diogo Goncalves, Rafa Silva, Taarabt (Gabriel, 58) - Pizzi (Everton, 58), Seferovic (Nunez, 57.
Warning: Taarabt.
In a parallel fight, Antwerp went to visit the Rangers.
The teams demonstrated effective football, and the Scottish club footballers emerged victorious from this scoring shootout, who will continue to participate in the Europa League..
Rangers 5-2 Antwerp Goals: Morelos, 9, Patterson, 46, Kent, 55, Barisic (pen. ), 79, Itten (pen. ), 90 + 2 - Rafaelov, 31, Lamkel Ze, 57.
Rangers: McGregor, Balogun (Patterson, 46), Barisic, Helander, Goldson, Camara, Aribo, Haji (Arfield, 71), Davis (Zungu, 82), Kent (Wright, 82), Morelos (Itten, 85).
Antwerp: de Wolfe, Booth, de Lat, Le Marchand, Lukaku (Ampoma, 75), Verstrate, Ongla (Miyosi, 82), Raphael, Gerkens (Avenatti, 75), Jelen (Boya, 46), Lamkel Ze.
Warnings: Balogun, Camara - Le Marchand, Ongla.