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Europa League: Arsenal handed Atlético test, Marseille to face Salzburg in semifinals

Friday, 13 April 2018, 12:21 Last update: about 9 years ago

Arsenal have been drawn against Atletico Madrid in the last four of the Europa League.

Arsene Wenger's side reached the semi-final stage after beating CSKA Moscow over two legs. They won the match at the Emirates 4-1 before a 2-2 draw in Russia on Thursday night.

They other fixture involves Marseille and Red Bull Salzburg.

Arsenal have been drawn as the home team in their semi-final, which means the first leg will take place at the Emirates.

That game will occur on April 26, while the return leg will be at the Wanda Metropolitano on May 3.

It is arguably the toughest drawn the Gunners could have been handed at this stage of the competition. Atletico are second in La Liga and were initially tipped as one of the favourites for this season's Champions League.

The tie will also be the first meeting between Wenger and Atletico boss Diego Simeone as managers.

First legs, Thursday 26 April

Arsenal v Atlético Madrid, 
Marseille v Salzburg,

Second legs, Thursday 3 May

Atlético Madrid v Arsenal,
Salzburg v Marseille,

Europa League final, Wednesday 16 May

Winner of Marseille/Salzburg v Arsenal/Atlético Madrid

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