West Ham sweep past Lyon to book EL semi-final place
West Ham swept into the Europa League semi-finals after beating Lyon 3-0 in their quarter-final second leg, winning 4-1 on aggregate to set up a tie with Eintracht Frankfurt, who beat Barcelona.
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West Ham bulldoze past Lyon to reach Europa League last four
LYON, France - West Ham United powered into their first major European semi-final since 1976 with an emphatic 3-0 win at Olympique Lyonnais on Thursday to secure a 4-1 aggregate victory in the Europa League quarter-final. The London side, who won the Cup Winners' Cup in 1965, overpowered their French opponents and goals by Craig Dawson, Declan Rice and Jarrod Bowen set up a repeat of their 1976 semi-final against Eintracht Frankfurt, who knocked out Barcelona. After a 1-1 draw at home, West Ham soaked up early pressure at the Groupama Stadium before hitting Lyon in ruthless fashion to lead 2-0 at halftime.
Watch: Frankfurt's Borre stuns Barcelona with long-range goal in Europa League quarter-final
Eintracht Frankfurt forward Rafael Santos Borre stunned Barcelona with a long-range strike in the 36th minute on Thursday in the Europa League quarter-final.
Barcelona vs Eintracht Frankfurt Live Stream: How to Watch, Team News, Head to Head, Odds, Prediction and Everything You Need to Know
The Europa League Quarter Finals have some huge sides left, and one of the ties sees Barcelona face Eintracht Frankfurt.
Watch: German Footballer's Sensational Long-Range Goal Against Barcelona In Europa League
Frankfurt's Ansgar Knauff scored a sensational half-volley from outside the box against Barcelona in their Europa League quarter-final first leg clash on Thursday. Frankfurt won a corner early in the second half and the cross into the box was headed out, but the ball fell kindly for Knauff just outside the box. The 20-year-old took a touch with his left foot to bring it down before unleashing a powerful half-volley with his right foot. The ball swerved as it rocketed into the top-right corner, giving Marc-Andre ter Stegen no chance in the Barcelona goal.
Frankfurt v Barcelona ratings: Aubameyang 6, Torres 8, Alba 5
Ferran Torres' second-half equaliser rescued Barcelona as the La Liga outfit were held to a 1-1 draw at 10-man Eintracht Frankfurt in their Europa League quarter-final first leg.
Europa League: Ferran Torres Equaliser Rescues Barcelona, 10-Man West Ham United Draw With Lyon
A second-half equaliser by Ferran Torres rescued Barcelona on Thursday as the Spanish giants were held to a 1-1 draw at Eintracht Frankfurt in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final. Frankfurt, who had Brazilian defender Tuta sent off for a second booking late on, took the lead when Ansgar Knauff hit the top corner with a curling long-range shot just after half-time. Barcelona had a let off when referee Srdjan Jovanovic reversed his decision to award a penalty when captain Sergio Busquets brought down Rafael Borre.
Barcelona held by Frankfurt, 10-man West Ham draw with Lyon in Europa League
Barcelona failed to win an away match in the Europa League for the first time after they were held 1-1 by 10-man Eintracht Frankfurt in the first leg of the quarterfinals on Thursday.