Spanish Teams Make Their Mark in UEFA Semifinals
The UEFA Europa League and Conference League have reached their semifinal stages, with Spanish clubs playing a prominent role. Athletic Bilbao and Real Betis have secured spots in the Europa League and Conference League semifinals, respectively, joining Barcelona in the Champions League semifinals. This impressive showing demonstrates Spain’s continued strength in European football competitions.
Athletic Bilbao Faces Manchester United Challenge
Athletic Bilbao, pursuing their first European title, will take on Manchester United in the Europa League semifinals. The Basque club overcame Rangers with a 2-0 victory at San Mamés, thanks to goals from Sancet and Nico Williams. They now face the daunting task of playing at Old Trafford, reminiscent of their historic victory there in 2012. The first leg will be held in Bilbao on May 1, with the return match in Manchester on May 8.
The other Europa League semifinal will see Tottenham Hotspur clash with Bodo Glimt, with matches scheduled for the same dates in London and Norway.
Real Betis Makes History in Conference League
Real Betis has reached their first-ever European semifinal after eliminating Jagiellonia in the Conference League quarterfinals. The Seville-based club will face Fiorentina in the next round, with the first leg at the Benito Villamarín Stadium and the return match in Florence on May 1 and 8, respectively.
The winner of this tie will meet either Djurgarden or Chelsea in the final, scheduled for May 28 at the Municipal Stadium in Wrocław, Poland. Real Betis aims to continue their historic run and potentially claim their first European trophy.
With Spanish teams competing across all three UEFA club competitions, the country’s football prowess remains evident on the European stage.