UEFA Europa League Pits ‘The Maradona Derby’, Atalanta and Lazio Handed Fitting Last 16 Opponents

The trophy was designed and crafted by Bertoni for the 1972 UEFA Cup Final. It weighs 15 kg (33 lb) and is silver on a yellow marble plinth.

After a controversial Champions League draw, it was the turn of UEFA Europa League to reveal its own arsenal of eagerly anticipated high-profile matches.

The Europa League has three teams from Italy, who have been handed mouthwatering clashes against some of Europe’s most exciting teams.

Napoli squeezed past Leicester City with a 3-2 victory to make it through Group C behind Spartak Moscow, albeit with 10 points each.

However, Atalanta had to deal with contrasting fortunes in the Champions League, as they succumbed to a 3-2 loss at the hands of Villareal at the Gewiss Stadium and came third in their Group F.

Lazio had already qualified for the Round of 16 and came second in their Group E standings, behind unbeaten Galatasaray.

Napoli have been handed a rendezvous with Barcelona, whereas Atalanta face Greek champions Olympiacos and Lazio meet Portuguese giants Porto.

Match 1 – Sevilla vs Dinamo Zagreb

Match 2 – Atalanta vs Olympiacos

Match 3 – RB Leipzig vs Real Sociedad

Match 4 – Barcelona vs Napoli

Match 5 – Zenit St. Petersburg vs Real Betis

Match 6 – Borussia Dortmund vs Rangers FC

Match 7 – Sheriff Tiraspol vs SC Braga

Match 8 – FC Porto vs Lazio