FC Valencia pulled off a remarkable comeback against FC Basel after losing the first leg 3-0 in Switzerland. The Spanish side dominated the match, winning 5-0 after extra time, with standout performances from Algerian Sofiane Feghouli and Malian Seydou Keita.
Another Spanish club, FC Sevilla, also booked their place in the semi-finals by overturning a first-leg deficit against FC Porto. Despite losing 2-0 in Portugal, Sevilla secured a 4-1 victory in the return leg, with Cameroonian Stéphane Mbia playing a crucial role.
Meanwhile, Juventus Turin held off Lyon to advance to the next stage of the competition. Ghanaian midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah expressed his anticipation for the upcoming semi-finals, with the draw scheduled for Friday.
Results:
Benfica 2 – AZ Alkmaar 0
Valencia 5 – FC Basel 0
FC Sevilla 4 – FC Porto 1
Juventus 2 – Lyon 1
Tags: Algeria, Asamoah, Cameroon, Europa League, FC Sevilla, Feghouli, Italy, Juventus, M’bia, Mali, qualification, Seydou Keita, Valencia