OFFICIAL: Europa League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Pairings Announced

The Europa League 2025/26 quarter-final pairings have been officially revealed following the thrilling round of 16 matches, featuring notable clubs such as Aston Villa, Porto, and Betis.

Quarter-finalists for Europa League 2025/26 confirmed, exciting matchups unveiled

All quarter-final matchups UEFA Europa League 2025/26 season were officially confirmed after the second leg of the round of 16 concluded early on March 20 (Vietnam time).

The final four teams advancing are Aston Villa, Bologna, Real Betis, and Porto, following dramatic performances.

Aston Villa comfortably clears Lille hurdle

After a slump in Premier League form, Aston Villa rediscovered winning joy by defeating Lille 1-0 in the second leg, securing a 2-0 aggregate victory. John McGinn opened the scoring in the second half, before Leon Bailey sealed the win late, sending the English side through.

Bologna edges Roma in thrilling clash

The Italian showdown between Bologna and AS Roma was intensely dramatic. Following a 1-1 draw in the first leg, the two sides engaged in a gripping score chase in the second leg. Bologna led thanks to goals from Rowe and Federico Bernardeschi, but Roma continuously responded. The match extended into extra time, where Cambiaghi scored the decisive goal in the 111th minute, giving Bologna a 5-4 aggregate win.

Betis stages impressive comeback against Panathinaikos

Real Betis executed a remarkable turnaround after a 0-1 first-leg loss. Under manager Manuel Pellegrini, the team secured a resounding 4-0 home victory, advancing with a 4-1 aggregate score. Aitor Ruibal, Sofyan Amrabat, Cucho Hernandez, and Antony scored consecutively, allowing the Spanish side to continue their journey in the competition.

Porto dominates Stuttgart to advance

Porto achieved a 2-0 victory over Stuttgart, concluding the round of 16 with a 4-1 aggregate score. Goalkeeper Diogo Costa performed excellently with several crucial saves, while William Gomes and Froholdt were the scorers. Stuttgart faced further difficulty when Nartey was sent off.

Europa League 2025/26 quarter-final pairings

• Braga vs Betis

• Freiburg vs Celta

• Porto vs Nottingham Forest

• Bologna vs Aston Villa

The first and second legs will take place on April 9 and 16 respectively.

Notably, Betis, Celta Vigo, Nottingham Forest, and Aston Villa will play the second leg at home.

Semifinal and final path

In the semifinals, the winner of Braga vs Betis will face the winner of Freiburg vs Celta. The other side features the matchup between Porto/Nottingham Forest and Bologna/Aston Villa.

The two semifinal legs are scheduled for April 30 and May 7, before the final is held on May 20 at Vodafone Park (Istanbul, Turkey).