UEFA Europa Conference League 2023/24 Quarter final draw: The Europa Conference League 2023/24 is in is third edition and after a chaotic Round of 16, the tournament as its final eight and no defending champions are pesent in the tournament, as both, West Ham United and AS Roma, are contesting it out in the UEFA Europa League. The draw for the quarter finals took place on Friday, March 15, and here are the fixtures:
- Olympiacos Vs Fenerbahce
- Viktoria Plzen Vs Fiorentina
- Aston Villa Vs LOSC Lille
- Club Brugge Vs PAOK Thessaloniki FC
The first quarter final between Olympiacos and Fenerbahce will be an exciting fixture as both the sides have had an adventuorus European campaign so far this season. Olympiacos stunned the footballing world after pulling off one of the greatest comebacks in the history of the sport, by overturning a 4-1 deficit at home, to win 6-1 away to progress 7-6 on aggregate. Fenerbahce, on the pther hand, had an impressive away leg, but lost 1-0 at home, but progressed 3-1 on aggregate.
The second quarter final between Viktoria Plzen and Fiorentina will see the Czech Republic side take on last year's runners-up, Fiorentina, who will be looking to do one better than they did last season, as the Serie A sid be now stand amongst the favourites to go all the way in the tournament.
The third quarter final between Aston Villa and and LOSC Lille is the blockbuster fixture of the conpetition, as the Premier League outfit are the hottest favourites to win the competition, and have one of the most in-form players in the Europe in the form of Ollie Watkins. On the other hand, LOSC Lille are the ultimate darkhorse and have the potential to pull off a major upset.
The fourth quarter final will be between Belgium's Club Brugge and Greek club PAOK Thessaloniki FC.