It’s a full fixture list tonight in the Europa League and we have picked out three fixtures that stand out as we come to the business end of the group stages.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Celtic
Bayer Leverkusen will be looking to secure all three points which would confirm their qualification for the last 32 of the Europa League as they host Celtic tonight in their penultimate group G game.
However, the game is vitally important for The Hoops as they could leap Real Betis and take the second spot in the group with a victory this evening.
Group leaders Leverkusen came out on top in their previous Group G outing with dominant 4-0 display in Glasgow on matchday two.
Having lost six of their seven matches in Germany in this competition, Celtic will be looking to break habits against the top-flight German side.
Rapid Vienna vs West Ham United
West Ham continue their Europa League adventure this evening as they travel to Austria to face a Rapid Vienna side who are currently struggling in the Europa League, occupying the bottom spot of Group H.
A victory for the Hammers will result in them topping the group, however the hosts require three points for any hope of progression to the next round of the competition.
David Moyes’ side will be without forward Michail Antonio and goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski for tonight’s game, both undoubtedly big misses for West Ham.
Rapid Vienna will be keeping close tabs on Said Benrahma, who has scored three goals in two Europa League starts this season for West Ham and will provide a major threat for this important Group H tie.
Rangers vs Sparta Prague
Giovanni van Bronkhorst will take charge for his first Game as Rangers manager in what is a crucial Europa League encounter for his new side against Sparta Prague.
With both sides currently sat level on four points, a loss for either teams at Ibrox this evening could end chances for them advancing into the knockout rounds.
This will be the Scottish sides first fixture in a long time without Steven Gerrard, who left for Premier League outfit Aston Villa over the international break.
In their previous outing against each other in Group A, Sparta secured three points with a 1-0 victory over the Ibrox side, a result which flattered Rangers who were second best until late in the match.
Victory by a margin of two goals or more tonight would secure van Bronckhorts side a place in the Europa League knockout in this all important encounter.
