Olympique de Marseille inherited the FC Basel in the round of 16 of the Europa League Conference, following the draw which took place this Friday at the start of the afternoon in Nyon (Switzerland). The meetings will take place on March 10 at the Vélodrome and on March 17 in Switzerland.
This Thursday evening, OM qualified by beating Qarabag in the round of 16 (3-1 in the first leg and 0-3 in the return match in Baku in Azerbaijan).
For its part, Rennes will challenge one of the big names in the event, Leicester. The other favourite, AS Roma, will face Vitesse Arnheim. The final of this C4, a test launched this season by UEFA to concern less prestigious championship clubs in Europe, is scheduled for May 25 in Tirana (Albania).