Europa League

Venue confirmed for 'home' leg against Benfica

Arsenal in the Europa League
Arsenal in the Europa League

Uefa has confirmed that our Europa League last-32 home leg against Benfica will be played at Stadio Georgios Karaiskakis in Athens.

The match - at the home of Olympiacos - has been moved from Emirates Stadium due to Covid restrictions. The match will be staged on February 25, kick-off 5.55 (GMT).

The first leg is being played at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on February 18, kick off 8pm (GMT).

*Uefa has stated that in the event of a draw over two legs, the usual away goals rule will apply.