Eintracht Frankfurt were handed a UEFA Europa League round of 16 tie with Real Betis in Friday’s draw, which was conducted by three-time UEFA Cup winner Andrés Palop. Oliver Glasner’s side travel to Seville on Wednesday 9 March (kick-off 18:45 CET) before attempting to book their place in the quarter-finals at Deutsche Bank Park on the evening of Thursday 17 March.
Betis took on Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League group stage earlier this season, losing 4-0 away and drawing 1-1 on home soil. They are currently third in La Liga and secured their spot in the last 16 with victory over Zenit St Petersburg in the play-off round. “Betis are strong opponents as they are currently third in the Spanish league,” said board member for sport Markus Krösche. “We’ll do everything to reach the next round.”
UEFA Europa League Round of 16 fixtures:
- FC Barcelona – Galatasaray A.S.
- Real Betis Balompié – Eintracht Frankfurt
- Rangers FC – FK Roter Stern Belgrad
- SC Braga – AS Monaco FC
- Sevilla FC – West Ham United FC
- Atalanta BC – Bayer 04 Leverkusen
- Leipzig – FC Spartak Moskva
- FC Porto – Olympique Lyonnais
