The six remaining American players in this season’s European competitions learned their fate before the eighth round in March.
Johnny Cardoso And Chris Richards were among the Americans who advanced with their respective clubs this season. Cardoso and Atletico Madrid outlasted Club Brugge in UEFA Champions League action, while Richards and Crystal Palace advanced past Bosnian club Zrinjski Mostar in Conference League play.
In addition, Malik Tilman and Bayer Leverkusen also advanced in the UCL Yunus Musa and Atalanta did the same during the week. Tanner Tessmann and Lyon received a bye during the Europa League play-off round and will now compete in the round of 16.
Erik Palmer Brownwho is injured, saw Panathinaikos teammates beat Viktoria Plzen on penalties after the teams had played out an aggregate score of 3-3 over two legs and extra time. They also advanced to the Europa League round of 16.
Eight two-legged series were determined in Switzerland, with the competition now preparing for the next phase. The UCL two-legged series will take place during the weeks of March 10-11 and March 17-18.
As for the Europa and Conference Leagues, the Round of 16 matches will take place between March 12 and 19.
Here’s a full breakdown of the UCL Round of 16 schedule:
Champions League
Johnny Cardoso and Atletico Madrid face Tottenham.
Malik Tilman and Bayer Leverkusen face Arsenal.
Yunus Moses and Atalanta face Bayern Munich.
Europa League
Tanner Tessmann and Lyon face Celta Vigo.
Erik Palmer Brown is injured for Panathinaikos. Panathinaikos takes on Real Betis.
Conference League
Chris Richards and Crystal Palace face AEK Larnaca.
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