The afternoon and evening of Thursday, April 16, is pivotal for Spanish teams in European competitions. With Real Betis and RC Celta aiming for the Europa League semifinals, and Rayo Vallecano on the verge of a historic achievement in the Conference League, continental football takes center stage. The excitement builds as decisive matches will determine the final path to the finals in Istanbul and Leipzig.
In the Europa League, Betis relies on the support of La Cartuja to break the tie against Braga, while Celta seeks an epic comeback at Balaídos, needing to overturn a three-goal deficit against Freiburg. Meanwhile, in the Conference League, Rayo Vallecano travels to Athens with a comfortable 3-0 lead, looking to secure their first ever European semifinal appearance. Every minute will be crucial in defining who will compete for the continental crown.
**Matches Today, April 16: Schedules and TV Broadcast**
**Europa League (Quarterfinal Second Leg)**
18:45 | Celta – Freiburg (First leg: 0-3) — M+ Liga de Campeones (Channel 60)
21:00 | Betis – Sp. Braga (First leg: 1-1) — M+ Liga de Campeones
21:00 | Aston Villa – Bologna (First leg: 3-1) — Movistar Plus+
21:00 | Nottingham Forest – Porto (First leg: 1-1) — M+ Liga de Campeones 6
**Conference League (Quarterfinal Second Leg)**
18:45 | AZ Alkmaar – Shakhtar (First leg: 0-3) — M+ Liga de Campeones
21:00 | AEK Athens – Rayo (First leg: 0-3) — M+ Liga de Campeones 3 and 4
21:00 | Fiorentina – Crystal Palace (First leg: 0-3) — M+ Liga de Campeones
21:00 | Strasbourg – Mainz 05 (First leg: 0-2) — M+ Liga de Campeones