AC Milan draws Serie A rival Roma in Europa League quarterfinal

The Rossoneri will face a familiar foe in the Europa League last eight.

AC Milan will face a familiar foe in the Europa League quarterfinal.

The Rossoneri were paired with Serie A rival Roma in Friday’s draw, with both sides chasing their only chance at silverware this season.

Milan reached the last eight with a comprehensive 7-3 aggregate win over Slavia Prague, as Christian Pulisic scored in both legs of the tie. Roma, meanwhile, defeated Brighton 4-1 on aggregate in their last-16 matchup.

Milan will host the first leg on April 11 at San Siro, with the second leg taking place on April 18 in the Italian capital.

Roma and Milan have met once this season, with the Rossoneri winning 2-1 in Rome in a Serie A match back in September.

The winner of Milan’s tie with Roma will face either Bayer Leverkusen or West Ham in the semifinal.

The other semifinal will see the winner of Liverpool vs. Atalanta take on the winner of Benfica vs. Marseille.

2023-24 Europa League quarterfinal draw

AC Milan vs. Roma
Liverpool vs. Atalanta
Bayer Leverkusen vs. West Ham
Benfica vs. Marseille

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