RB Leipzig has to play against Spartak Moscow in the round of 16 of the Europa League. The German soccer runner-up meets the former club of coach Domenico Tedesco. The first leg kicks off in Leipzig on March 10, with the second leg taking place on neutral ground a week later. UEFA had already decided that before the draw was made on the basis of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Seoane: “This is a Champions League team”
Bayer Leverkusen will face Atalanta Bergamo, the former club of national player Robin Gosens, in the round of 16. Bayer coach Gerardo Seoane has great respect. “A very strong opponent awaits us, it will be a very exciting and sportingly difficult task,” said the Swiss. Atalanta is “a Champions League team that has established itself in the top tier of Italian football,” said Seoane.
Eintracht Frankfurt meets the Spanish team from Betis Sevilla. The three Bundesliga teams are avoiding the big chunk in the round of 16 draw.