Europa League 2021-22 Round of 16 fixtures and live stream- First leg

With the second leg of the Champions League already underway, it is now time for us to divert our attention towards the Europa League, which has welcomed several world-class guests this season. Who would have thought that we would once again get to see Barcelona competing in the UEL instead of UCL? But here we are now and the Blaugrana are certainly going to have it tough in the Round of 16. The previous stage of the competition was absolutely mental as we got to witness incredible moments in every game.

While Atalanta crushed Olympiacos on both legs to go through to the next stage with a 5-1 aggregate, Porto narrowly passed Lazio in a close call that saw them scrape out a win with a 4-3 aggregate. Dinamo Zagreb were eliminated by Sevilla in the previous round as RB Leipzig asserted their dominance over Real Sociedad with a 5-3 aggregate.

While everyone expected the clash between Napoli and Barcelona to be a close one just like the first leg of the previous round, the Italian giants were left in the dirt by the Spaniards as they crushed the opposition with a 4-2 victory in the second while leg away from home. Braga and Sheriff were balanced in every way and had to settle their case on penalty shootouts, in which Braga emerged victorious 3-2.

were already blasted away by Rangers in the first leg of the RO16 playoffs, which is why even scoring two goals away from home could not stop the Scottish side from going through to the next round on a 6-4 aggregate. And last but not least, Real Betis and Zenit drew 0-0 in the second leg and Betis qualified for the Round of 16 thanks to the three goals that they had scored in the first leg of the playoffs.

Many are eager to receive more info about the news on

Europa League 2021-22 Round of 16 fixtures and live stream

since the tournament is just getting started and the heat is rising exponentially. Surely you too are curious about the UEL 2022 fixtures and live stream, so follow us below as we provide detailed information about the competition and get to see how each of the teams have prepared themselves and how they will line up during the match.

UEL 2021-22 Round of 16 fixtures and live stream

The first leg of the tournament will see Porto hosting Lyon, while Eintracht Frankfurt visits Real Betis. Sevilla and Barcelona will be welcoming West Ham and Galatasaray respectively, while Rangers face Crvena Zvezda at home. Braga will be having a tough time against AS Monaco at home as Bayer Leverkusen visit Atalanta. Due to the recent events and the horrific actions of the Russian Federation, which has resulted in the invasion of Ukraine in the past week or so, the clash between RB Leipzig and Spartak Moscow has been cancelled with FIFA and UEFA’s sanctions being effective immediately.

Aside from the cancelled game, whose future is still unknown and depends on the upcoming events of the Russia-Ukraine war, there are other thrilling games that we can all enjoy tonight and tomorrow. So without further ado, here is everything you need to know about the Europa League 2021-22 Round of 16 fixtures and live stream.

Porto v Lyon

• Date: Wednesday, 9 March

• Time: 18:45 CET

• Venue: Estadio do Dragao

Two of the best teams in the Portuguese and French leagues are going head to head tonight at the Estadio do Dragao for a chance to go through to the next stage of the tournament.

are visiting

in Portugal and they are more than ready to face their opponents in the Round of 16. Porto came out on top in the playoffs as they beat Lazio on penalties and now they are ready to showcase their strength against Lyon.

This will be their fifth meeting in a European competition and the stats indicate that all odds are in Porto’s favor, if the history between the two sides is anything to take serious. Lyon have never managed to beat their Portuguese rivals in a European tournament, with the previous four meetings ending in a draw and three victories in Porto’s favor.

Of course a long time has passed since the last time they met, with their previous clash dating back to the 2003-04 Champions League quarter-finals, during which the Dragoes went past the Ligue 1 side to eventually lift the trophy in the end. All eyes will be on Galeno and Mehdi Taremi, both of whom have been on fire lately. Galeno is the joint-top scorer in the UEL this campaign with six goals throughout the competition.

The Iranian striker has also proven to be one of the most lethal strikers in Europe’s top-5 leagues, which is why he could be a vital asset for Sergio Conceicao. The Portuguese side are currently the league leaders in the Portuguese top-flight, while Lyon are roaming the middle of the Ligue 1 table with 41 points in 27 league games. People are surely eager to find out more about the Europa League 2022 Round of 16 live stream news as both sides are more than capable of lifting the UEL trophy at the end of the season.

According to the latest news on

Europa League 2021-22 Round of 16 fixtures and live stream

, the clash between these two sides will take place at the Estadio do Dragao tonight at 18:45 CET and you can catch the game on various platforms such as ESPN, Star+, beIN Sports English 2, DAZN, beIN Sports Connect and DStv Now.

Real Betis v Eintracht Frankfurt

• Date: Wednesday, 9 March

• Time: 18:45 CET

• Venue: Benito Villamarin

Next up in the competition is the clash between Real Betis and

. The Spaniards narrowly passed Zenit in the previous round and have proven to be one of the more effective sides in La Liga with their consistency. Many are certainly excited to follow the news on

Europa League 2021-22 Round of 16 fixtures and live stream

, since both sides are usually considered to be the underdogs in their respective leagues, yet here in the UEL, both are considered to be one of the favorites to lift the trophy at the end of the season.

Both sides are quite inexperienced in facing each other as this will be the very first time that they are going to meet in a European competition. Even though Frankfurt have not faced

in the tournament’s history so far, they do have a great track record against Spanish teams, which is because they have won two of their three games against teams from Spain, while drawing the remaining game.

Looking for more news on the UEL 2022 fixtures and live stream? Real Betis will be hosting their German rivals tonight at the Benito Villamarin stadium. Even though there is no away goals rule in the competition this season, the psychological advantage of a home game is still a vital part of the game.

Sevilla v West Ham

• Date: Thursday, 10 March

• Time: 18:45 CET

• Venue: Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan

are not the only Spanish side in the Europa League and there are a couple more Spanish clubs in the competition as well. One of these sides is Julen Lopetegui’s Sevilla, who have been relentlessly chasing Real Madrid in La Liga. While Sevilla are trying their best to reach Los Blancos in the league, West Ham have been a surprise in the Premier League themselves. They are currently fighting for a place in next season’s Champions League.

Both David Moyes and Lopetegui have exceeded everyone’s expectations this season and we are certainly going to witness some great moments in this match. Sevilla are quite experienced in playing against English sides in a European competition as they have met with ten different English clubs throughout the years and West Ham will be the eleventh English club on the list. While Sevilla know exactly how English teams play football, West Ham players might not have that much of an idea as the last time they faced a Spanish club dates back to the 1980-81 season.

Many are eager to find out more about the news on Europa League 2021-22 Round of 16 fixtures and live stream, simply because this clash is going to be one of the most thrilling ones. According to the latest news on the

UEL 2021-22 Round of 16 fixtures and live stream

,

will be visiting Sevilla at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan venue on Thursday at 18:45 CET.

RB Leipzig v Spartak Moscow

• Date: Thursday, 10 March

• Time: 18:45 CET

• Venue: Red Bull Arena Leipzig

Unfortunately, this match has been cancelled due to political reasons and the fact that Russia have invaded Ukraine in the past week. We will have to wait and see if UEFA can find a solution to solve this matter in the coming months or not. Many will be disappointed to hear the news of this match being cancelled, since they were eager to be updated on more info about the Europa League 2022 Round of 16 live stream.

Barcelona v Galatasaray

• Date: Thursday, 10 March

• Time: 21:00 CET

• Venue: Camp Nou

Turkish side Galatasaray have perhaps drawn one of the worst rivals they could draw in the competition this season. While

were struggling to find their form early on in the season, they seem to have been revitalized thanks to Xavi’s tactics and transfer policy. Having signed the likes of Ferran Torres, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Adama Traore from Premier League sides, the Blaugranas have breathed a fresh breath of air and seem to be back in form once again. That is why Galatasaray should be very careful while visiting Barca away from home at Camp Nou.

The two sides have faced each other eight times in Europe before this match, with Barca being the clear victors most of the times. They have won five of these games, while drawing two matches and losing once throughout the years. It will be quite difficult for the underdogs to break the curse of not winning at Camp Nou, but no one says it is impossible for us to watch a masterclass from the Turkish side.

While the Catalan giants have managed to turn the tides in their favor since the winter transfer window, the Lions have failed to do so as they are currently 12th in the league with 35 points in 28 games. Both Barcelona and

fans are quite enthusiastic about their respective clubs, which is why all of them will be eager to get notified on the news about the Europa League 2021-22 Round of 16 fixtures and live stream.

Surely many neutrals are also excited to catch this game online or on TV. According to the latest news on

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, you can catch this intense match on beIN Sports Connect, RMC Sport 4, ESPN2, RTL+ and DStv Now as Barcelona host Galatasaray at Camp Nou on Thursday at 21:00 CET.

Rangers v Crvena Zvezda

• Date: Thursday, 10 March

• Time: 21:00 CET

• Venue: Ibrox Stadium

have been the surprise of the season as they just recently managed to eliminate Borussia Dortmund, one of the favorites to win the Europa League, out of the competition. Their victory over the German side did not come in a 1-0 victory though, as the Scottish side managed to assert their dominance over Dortmund with a massive 4-2 win over their rivals in the first leg of the previous round.

A 2-2 draw in the return leg was more than enough to secure Rangers’ position in the Round of 16. On the other side of the pitch stand Cvena Zvezda, who topped their group stage and managed to rightfully earn their place in the knockout stages of the tournament. It certainly isn’t Rangers’ first time facing Crvena Zvezda, since the two sides have already met seven times so far and this stage will have them meet for the eighth and ninth time.

All eyes will be on Alfredo Morelos, who has already scored 6 goals in Europe for the Scottish Premiership side in Europe this season. He only needs one more goal to surpass James Forrest’s seasonal record, which dates back to the 1964-65 season. If you too are eager to catch this intense game and are following the news on

Europa League 2022 Round of 16 live stream

, then the information mentioned here is just the thing you need.

Based on the latest news on Europa League 2021-22 Round of 16 fixtures and live stream, you can watch the game live on Sky Sport Austria 1, DStv Now, Star+, Movistar Liga de Campeones 4 and beIN Sports English 2 as Rangers welcome their Serbian visitors at the Ibrox Stadium on Thursday at 21:00 CET.

SC Braga v AS Monaco

• Date: Thursday, 10 March

• Time: 21:00 CET

• Venue: Estadio Municipal de Braga

Next up we have the clash between

and AS

, which will have the two teams meet for the first time. Even though it is SC Braga’s first time hosting Monaco, they are quite experienced in facing French teams, since they have met Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique Marseille in European competitions.

Braga have managed to win two of their six games against Ligue 1 sides, which is still an impressive track record for the Portuguese side. Based on the latest information available on Europa League 2021-22 Round of 16 fixtures and live stream, the first leg of the competition will be held at the Estadio Municipal de Braga on Thursday at 21:00 CET and you can enjoy watching the two sides go head to head on beIN Sports Connect, ESPN 3, SuperSport OTT 2 and Paramount+.

Atalanta v Bayer Leverkusen

• Date: Thursday, 10 March

• Time: 21:00 CET

• Venue: Atleti Azzurri d’Italia

One of the best teams in Germany and a possible title contender this season will be visiting one of the top teams in the Italian Serie A for a chance to qualify for the next stage of the Europa League. Both sides are more than capable of lifting the trophy at the end of the season, which is why their clash in the Round of 16 is certainly going to be a blast for everyone.

will be hosting

in the first leg of the round at the Atleti Azzurri d’Italia stadium, while knowing nothing about their rivals.

The two sides have never met each other before and this is going to be their first time. Atalanta have a good enough track record against German teams as they have won one of their four games against clubs from Germany, while drawing two games and losing the remaining match. On the other hand, Bayer Leverkusen’s record against Italian sides is far worse as they have lost six of their ten away games against clubs from Italy.

Of course that is understandable to some extent, since playing on away ground is always difficult for any club. If you too are eager to find out more about the Europa League 2021-22 Round of 16 fixtures and live stream, you can watch the game unfold on ESPN4, Star+, DAZN and Sky Sport Austria 4.

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