Guide to the Europa League quarter-final draw
Thursday, March 16, 2017
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Who is involved? What time does it take place? And when are the matches? UEFA.com talks you through all you need to know about the UEFA Europa League quarter-final draw.
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Who is in the draw?
Ajax (NED)
Anderlecht (BEL)
Beşiktaş (TUR)
Celta Vigo (ESP)
Genk (BEL)
Lyon (FRA)
Manchester United (ENG)
Schalke (GER)
When does it take place?
The draw will start at 13:00CET on Friday 17 March. It is taking place at UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland.
How can I follow the draw?
It will be streamed live on UEFA.com, with our DrawCentre also providing build-up, analysis and reaction during the course of the day.
Is it an open draw?
There is no seeding or country protection so all eight balls will be placed in the same bowl.
When will the games take place?
Games will be played in principle on Thursdays 13 and 20 March, with the schedule confirmed after the draw. The teams drawn first will be at home in the first legs.
Dates for your diary
13 April: Quarter-finals, first leg
20 April: Quarter-finals, second leg
21 April: Semi-final draw, Nyon
4 May: Semi-finals, first leg
11 May: Semi-finals, second leg
24 May: Final (Friends Arena, Solna)