The UEFA Europa League draw continues to be kind to Manchester United, and this competition now appears to be the best route they have to return to Europe’s big competition. They’ll be favorites in their quarterfinal tie when they take on Belgian side Anderlecht.
Europa League draw 2017 results: Manchester United meets Anderlecht in the quarterfinals
The Red Devils now look like the favorites to capture a European trophy and a place in next year’s Champions League.
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Elsewhere in the Europa League, the ties look a bit more evenly matched. Ajax snuck past Legia Warsaw and FC Copenhagen in the last two rounds, and now faces a step up in competition, Schalke. The German side snuck past Bundesliga rivals Borussia Mönchengladbach on away goals in the last round to make the quarterfinals.
Lyon is still in the competition after an upset win over Roma in the Round of 16, and they’ll take on Turkish giants Besiktas. The final quarterfinal tie features two of the tournament’s underdogs, mid-table La Liga side Celta Vigo and Belgian side Racing Genk.
The first legs of these ties will be played on April 13, and the second legs a week later, on April 20.
Europa League quarterfinal draw
Anderlecht vs. Manchester United
Celta Vigo vs. Genk
Ajax vs. Schalke 04
Lyon vs. Besiktas
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