UEFA Conference League: Round of 16 Results & Quarter-Final Pairings Confirmed
The UEFA Conference League Round of 16 concluded on Thursday, and we now know the eight teams advancing to the next stage. Each of the remaining teams represents a different nation: England, Italy, Spain, France, Germany, Greece, Ukraine, and the Netherlands.
Shakhtar Donetsk, AZ Alkmaar, Crystal Palace, Fiorentina, Rayo Vallecano, AEK Athens, Mainz, and Strasbourg have all secured their spots in the quarter-finals. AZ Alkmaar achieved the most dominant victory with a commanding 6-1 aggregate score, while the other qualifiers secured their progression with narrower two-goal margins, hinting at thrilling encounters in the next round.
Here are the full results from the UEFA Conference League Round of 16 matches played on Thursday, March 19:
UEFA Conference League Round of 16 Results:
- AEK Athens vs Celje: 0-2 (4-2 aggregate)
- AEK Larnaca vs Crystal Palace: 1-2 (1-2 aggregate)
- Mainz vs Sigma Olomouc: 2-0 (2-0 aggregate)
- Raków Częstochowa vs Fiorentina: 1-2 (2-4 aggregate)
- Rayo Vallecano vs Samsunspor: 0-1 (3-2 aggregate)
- Shakhtar Donetsk vs Lech Poznań: 1-2 (4-3 aggregate)
- Sparta Prague vs AZ Alkmaar: 0-4 (1-6 aggregate)
- Strasbourg vs Rijeka: 1-1 (3-2 aggregate)
The Quarter-Final matchups have also been officially set:
UEFA Conference League Quarter-Final Pairings:
- Shakhtar Donetsk vs AZ Alkmaar
- Crystal Palace vs Fiorentina
- Rayo Vallecano vs AEK Athens
- Mainz vs Strasbourg
Who do you think will lift the Conference League trophy this season? The Quarter-Final first legs will be played on April 9, with the second legs following on April 16.
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