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Europa League Draw 2018-19: Schedule of Dates for Quarter-Final Fixtures

Arsenal have been handed a difficult UEFA Europa League quarter-final against Napoli, while Premier League peers Chelsea were given a simpler-looking matchup opposite Slavia Prague.

Friday's draw in Nyon, Switzerland, revealed the quarter-final lineup, which also sees Spanish contenders Villarreal and Valencia picked opposite one another in what will be a tense duel between La Liga rivals.

Three-time runners-up Benfica will look to tame a dangerous Eintracht Frankfurt side in their quarter-final.

The first-leg quarter-finals will take place on Thursday, April 11, and the return fixtures will be held on Thursday, April 18.

Here's the 2018-19 Europa League quarter-final draw

  • Villarreal vs.