By Victor Kanayo
Organisers of the Europa League have conducted the draw for the last 16 pairings ahead of matches on March 9 and 16, 2023.
In the fixtures, Barcelona conquerors, Manchester United, will face Spanish La Liga side Real Betis.
Another Premier League giants Arsenal, will meet Sporting Lisbon of Portugal.
On Thursday night, the Red devils came from behind to defeat Barcelona 4-3 on aggregate in their play-off while the Gunners skipped the play-off round, after topping their group in November, 2023.
Elsewhere, six-time winners, Sevilla meet Fenerbahce while Jose Mourinho’s Roma, will play Real Sociedad – who topped Manchester United’s group.
Also, Juventus will take on Freiburg, Bayer Leverkusen battle Ferencvaros.
Other fixtures will see Union Berlin encounter Union Saint-Gilloise, just as Shakhtar Donetsk tackle Feyenoord.
