All you need to know about Sevilla’s journey to the Europa League round of 16 and their upcoming clash with Fenerbahce.
Sevilla continues to chase Europa League glory. After a convincing win over PSV in the round of 32, Jorge Sampaoli’s side earned a place in the round of 16. The February 24 draw revealed their next opponent: Fenerbahce.
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Fenerbahce against Sevilla: Europa League 2022-2023 round of 16 — date, venue, and times for the legs
To reach the round of 16, Sevilla had to navigate a playoff edge that brought together the runners-up from the Europa League group stage and the third-placed team from the Champions League. That format meant they were not seeded in the draw, adding a layer of uncertainty to the route ahead.
As group winners in the Europa League, Sevilla faced a slate of potential challengers in the round of 16, with a slate of formidable sides named in the draw. The list included Arsenal, Fenerbahce, Ferencvaros, Feyenoord, Freiburg, and Union Saint-Gilloise. In the end, the Turkish club Fenerbahce emerged as the opponent for the Nervión squad in this knockout round.
The round of 16 is a two-legged affair. The first leg is scheduled for March 9, 2023, at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium in Seville, hosting the opening clash. The return leg will see Sevilla traveling to Istanbul for the away tie, with both fixtures carrying significant weight in the overall tie-breaker for progression to the quarterfinals.
Historically, this matchup marks just the second competitive meeting between Sevilla and Fenerbahce. They previously clashed in the round of 16 of the 2007-08 UEFA Champions League. In that encounter, Fenerbahce claimed the first leg 3-2 at home. Sevilla responded in the second leg to level the tie, but the Turkish side advanced on penalties after the aggregate score remained unresolved. The memory of that 2008 duel adds an extra layer of tension to the present two-legged tie.
On the Turkish side, Fenerbahce has faced recent disruption in Turkish football due to a severe earthquake that paused league play for several weeks. The halt affected preparation and squad momentum ahead of this high-stakes European test, presenting Sevilla with a different kind of challenge as both teams aim to deliver strong performances on the continental stage.
For fans following the action from Canada and the United States, these fixtures represent a chance to see one of Europe’s traditional powers in a high-stakes knockout format. The two legs will determine who advances to the quarterfinals and who packs up their European dreams for the season. As always, matchday analysis will focus on Sevilla’s defensive organization, attacking fluidity, and the strategic battles between managers in a knockout setting.
As the competition moves through the spring, both sides will be mindful of travel demands, squad depth, and the need to convert chances into goals across two legs. Sevilla’s approach will likely emphasize balance, tempo control, and rapid transitions, while Fenerbahce will seek to leverage set-pieces, direct play, and counter-attacks to disrupt Sevilla’s rhythm. The outcome will hinge on which team can sustain focus for 180 minutes, manage fatigue, and execute under pressure in moments that decide a season’s European fate. The clash in Seville opens a conversation about consistency, resilience, and the evolution of both teams as they contend for continental honors, with fans in North America watching closely as the drama unfolds.
Note: match coverage and timing are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, fans are encouraged to follow official competition updates and broadcaster announcements. [Goal]