Following the thrilling conclusion of the quarter-final second legs, the UEFA Europa League semi-final pairings have been established:

Bayer Leverkusen vs. Roma: Leverkusen, the Bundesliga champions, advanced after a 1-1 draw at West Ham (2-0 aggregate). Roma earned their berth with a 2-1 home victory over AC Milan (2-1 aggregate).

Atalanta vs. Marseille: Atalanta, despite a 1-0 loss to Liverpool, qualified on a 3-1 aggregate score. Marseille triumphed over Benfica in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 aggregate draw.

The semi-finals will be played over two legs, with the first matches scheduled for Thursday, May 2, and the return fixtures on Thursday, May 9. CONTINUE READING