While Germany is no longer represented in the Champions League, two Bundesliga teams have reached the semi-finals of the European League. And their opponents are also interesting.
RB Leipzig bought a Europa League semi-final ticket early on Thursday night, and Eintracht Frankfurt followed suit a few hours later. This means that two German teams are among the top four in the competition. The opponents in the semi-finals have already been determined.
For Leipzig, it is against Rangers from Glasgow. The Scots defeated Sporting Braga 3-1 in overtime. Braga won the first leg 1-0. After 90 minutes it was still 2-1 at Ibrox with Rangers. Captain James Tavernier scored two goals (2 and 44), and David Carmo scored for Braga (83). Kemar Rov (101 minutes) scored the decisive goal in extra time.
However, the Frankfurt opponent did not have to sit under arrest. West Ham United secured their ticket thanks to a 3-0 win over Olympique Lyonnais. The three goals came between the 38th and 48th minutes. The first leg ended 1: 1.
The semi-final matches will be held on April 28. And on 05.05.2007. instead of. Leipzig has a home game first, and Frankfurt has to go first.