Arsenal draw CSKA Moscow in Europa League quarter-finals

rsenal face mission to Moscow in quarter-finals

The match fixtures are displayed on an electronic panel next to the Europa League trophy following quarter final draw.The match fixtures are displayed on an electronic panel next to the Europa League trophy following quarter final draw.The match fixtures are displayed on an electronic panel next to the Europa League trophy following quarter final draw.The match fixtures are displayed on an electronic panel next to the Europa League trophy following quarter final draw.

Arsenal have been drawn against CSKA Moscow in the quarter-finals of the Europa League.
The Gunners booked their place in the last eight by defeating AC Milan, winning the second leg 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday evening to seal a 5-1 aggregate victory.
In the other quarter-final ties, Atletico Madrid face Sporting Lisbon, RB Leipzig tackle Marseille and Lazio take on Red Bull Salzburg.
Arsenal last reached a European quarter-final in 2010, when they lost to Barcelona in the Champions League.
The Gunners look unlikely to secure a top-four finish in the Premier League, currently sitting in sixth place - 12 points behind fourth-spotted Liverpool.
Arsène Wenger’s men, though, have now won their last three matches in all competitions to ease the pressure a little on the veteran Frenchman.
The draw in full:
Arsenal v CSKA Moscow
Atlético Madrid v Sporting Lazio v SalzburgLeipzig v Marseille
  • Team named first at home in first leg. First legs to be played on 5 April, second legs to be played on 12 April.

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