The UEFA Europa League quarter-final path has been confirmed following the knockout-stage draw held in Nyon, Switzerland, with several high-profile clubs handed potentially tricky routes to the last eight.
The draw, which also mapped out the semi-final bracket, means teams now know their possible quarter-final opponents even before the round of 16 is completed.
Europa League Quarter-final Draw
- Braga vs Real Betis
- Freiburg vs Celta Vigo
- Porto vs Nottingham Forest
- Bologna vs Aston Villa
The semi-final bracket has also been pre-determined, with winners of the first two quarter-finals set to face each other, while the winners of the third and fourth ties will meet in the other semi-final.
The draw ceremony, conducted on February 27, 2026, included the round of 16, quarter-finals and semi-finals, shaping the entire knockout route to the final.
Matches in the quarter-final stage will be played over two legs on April 9 and April 16, 2026, as teams battle for a place in the semi-finals.
With clubs like Roma, Aston Villa, Lyon, Porto and Real Betis all in contention, the race to the final in Istanbul is expected to intensify as the competition enters its decisive phase.
