The Last 16 draws of Europa League are finally out. The teams have been decided, opponents are sealed. Arsenal have been handed a Europa League tie against the French side Rennes in round of 16.
The dates of first leg are set for March 7, with returns taking place on March 14, 2019. Since Arsenal were drawn first, Emirates stadium will host first of the two legs.
🏴 Arsenal v Rennes 🇫🇷#UELdraw pic.twitter.com/xDmNekE4RP
— UEFA Europa League (@EuropaLeague) February 22, 2019
Arsenal came into last 16 knocking out BATE comfortably after that first leg scare and would now face Julian Stephan’s Stade Rennes who currently sits eleventh in the French top flight qualifying after those *exciting* legs against Real Betis, progressing by a 6-4 aggregate over 2 matches.