After witnessing incredible drama in the Quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League and see great comebacks by Roma and Juventus, now football fans will look forward to more entertainment in the UEFA Europa League 2nd legs. Lazio, Atletico Madrid, and Arsenal are with one foot in the Semi-finals, but as seen earlier this week – nothing must be taken for granted. Marseille & Leipzig will collide in another French-German classic and the hosts will be looking forward progressing to the final as the venue for the final match is set in Lyon.

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After the fascinating 4 Quarter-finals being played and some of the participants gaining a significant advantage in their ties its time to decide who the last 4 teams will be. Real Madrid, Bayern Munchen, Barcelona, and Liverpool are in the driving seat to secure their spot in the Semi-finals, but their opponents will want to make one last strong European appearance before focusing on the home competitions and plans for next season.

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The crunch time in the UEFA Europa League is upon us and 8 teams are already trying to reach this year’s final in Lyon and a possible participation in the group stage of UEFA Champions League next season. Favorites Arsenal and Atletico Madrid play at home and will be looking to gain an advantage in their ties against CSKA Moskva and Sporting CP respectively. Marseille is the only French team left in the competition which can participate in the final on French soil. Lazio faces at home one of the surprise packages of the tournament – RB Salzburg.

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The Champions League is returning and it’s bringing up the last 8 of the competition with some eye-catching clashes are coming your way this week. Juventus entertain Real Madrid in last year’s final re-match, all English affair at Anfield where Liverpool face in-form Manchester City, Barcelona will be looking to live up the expectations of being one of the competition’s favorites when they face Roma. Sevilla will continue dreaming big against Bayern Munich.

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After the disappointing collapse in the playoffs, managerial merry-go-round during the past few years and turmoil in the Italian Football Association, many asked: “What now for the Azzurri?”. One of the most loved and successful national teams in the world will miss out on the World Cup 2018 in Russia and will not feature on a major tournament for the first time in more than 50 years. The nation with famous World Cup wins and dramatic displays won with the likes of legendary players such as Fabio Cannavaro, Alessandro Del Piero, Paolo Maldini, Dino Zoff and many many others now will have to rely on a whole new generation of uprising players. We will take a look at some of the Italian young guns. Italy suffered the darkest moment in its modern history as a goalless draw at San Siro against Sweden signed the verdict that they will miss out the forum in Russia.

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The most important part of the season is approaching, but all football stars will have their sights set for the biggest footballing occasion during the summer – the FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia. Some of the biggest favorites clashed between in each other in what might be considered boring international fixtures by some fans, but players and coaches will definitely look to them as much important preparation for the tournament. We will take a look what we’ve learned during the past week from the performance of the biggest footballing nations.

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Germany face Brazil in in a friendly game at Olympiastadion in Berlin in their next preparation game and will be up against their old rivals from South America for the first time after the famous 1-7 win at Belo Horizonte on 8 July 2014.

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With less than 100 days before the World Cup in Russia, the participating teams will have the chance to test themselves against other countries with the players switching their attention from club football. Some debutants will have the chance to impress their managers, other will try to cement their place on the squad and will be hoping to get the plane tickets for this summer’s biggest sporting occasion. What better way to do so if not by starring in an eye-catching international fixture. We’ve got you covered by selecting the 5 most entertaining friendlies on Friday, 23^th March.

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16 teams participating in the Europa League had not had much time analyzing the 1st Legs and just 7 days later they are going play the decisive 2nd legs. Atletico Madrid, Arsenal and Marseille were the biggest winners of the matches last week and could be considered as favorites to go through, but there is plenty to play for in all 8 games.

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After last week’s drama and learning the first 4 teams to reach the Quarter Finals, now we will learn the other 4 teams to qualify for the next round. Liverpool, Manchester City, Juventus, and holders Real Madrid are expecting to learn the other 4 teams which are going to be presented at the draw later this week. Manchester United and Chelsea have the chance to add to the English club’s presence in the tournament, but their task will not be that easy because they must overcome Sevilla and Barcelona respectively.

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