The Premier League’s elite return home for the second legs of their UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League last-16 ties, aiming for quarter-final berths and a potential boost for the Premier League’s Champions League spots next season.
Europa League
Manchester United v Real Sociedad (agg: 1-1)
Man Utd remain favourites to progress after a draw in Spain last week, but they were fortunate not to have conceded more. Despite a lead from Joshua Zirkzee, a penalty handed to Sociedad after Bruno Fernandes’ handball saw them level. United need to improve their finishing and clinical edge to secure progression.
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Tottenham Hotspur v AZ Alkmaar (agg: 0-1)
Spurs face a challenging uphill task after a disappointing 1-0 loss in the first leg. A defensive mishap gifted Alkmaar the only goal, and Ange Postecoglou’s side will need major improvements to avoid an early exit. Spurs can call on key players like Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven to bolster their defence.
Conference League
Chelsea v Copenhagen (agg: 2-1)
Chelsea hold the advantage after a 2-1 win in Denmark, but a late Copenhagen goal has kept the tie alive. Despite experimenting with younger players in the first leg, Chelsea’s quality eventually shone through with goals from Reece James and Enzo Fernandez. Stamford Bridge should prove a tough challenge for Copenhagen to overcome.
