A sneak peek of what’s happening in the Europa League on Thursday:
ARSENAL VS. FAST VIENNA
Fans will return to a European football match in England for the first time since March, when Arsenal receive Rapid Vienna. Up to 2,000 enthusiasts can enter Emirates Stadium as coronavirus restrictions are easy in London. tickets in 20 minutes, having delivered them to subscription holders on a first-come, first-served basis. Arsenal have already qualified for the elimination phase with two games to spare.
LASK VS, TOTTENHAM
Premier League frontman Tottenham wants a LASK draw to qualify for the 16th round, but will not feature striker Harry Kane due to injury. Striker Carlos Vinicius, midfielder Erik Lamela and left-back Sergio Regulion were also absent from education before the clash in Austria. However, central defenseman Toby Alderweireld is back with a groin injury. Dele Alli has played lightly for the Spurs in the Premier League this season, but has been a regular in the Europa League.
NICE VS. BAYER LEVERKUSEN
Leverkusen is at the top of the Bundesliga and Europa League, but injuries threaten to return the German club to the ground. Top scorer Lucas Alario is one of Leverkusen’s six injured players, Third in the German league and teammate Slavia Prague in Group C Offensive midfielder Nadiem Amiri has recovered from an abdominal ailment and winger Karim Bellarabi is back with an injury but could possibly not face a full match against Nice. Leverkusen beat Nice 6-2 in his first match and would get out of the standings with a Victory.
GRANADA VS. PSV EINDHOVEN
Spanish Grenada can move forward with a spare match if they beat PSV Eindhoven or if PAOK does not beat Omonoia in the other Group E match. The PSV, which is 4 points ahead of leader Granada, can pass with a victory and a defeat through Omonoia.
REAL SOCIETY VS. Rijeka
The Royal Society can approach a position in the next circular with a house win over Rijeka already eliminated. The Spanish club will achieve the playoff with a win if AZ Alkmaar loses to Napoli in the other match of The F. Sociedad Group and AZ El Alkmaar is tied at seven points, two less than Napoli.
BENFICA VS. LECH POZNAN
A house win for Benfica against Lech Poznan will force the Portuguese in the next match. He can also advance with a tie if Standard Lisge fails to beat Rangers in the other Group D match. Lech will be eliminated unless he wins at Benfica.
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