PRAGUE, Czech Republic — Arsenal closed in on the Europa League semifinals with a 2-0 home win over Italy’s Napoli on Thursday while Chelsea scored late to earn a 1-0 victory at Slavia Prague. Also, Joao Felix’s hat trick guided Benfica to a 4-2 win over 10-man Eintracht Frankfurt, handing the Bundesliga side its first defeat in the Europa League this season. For Arsenal and Chelsea, winning the Europa League would secure a route back into the Champions League if they fail to finish in the top four in the Premier League. Benfica has never lost at home in any stage of the Europa League, with 19 wins and three draws. Santi Cazorla made no mistake from the spot at the other end as he calmly equalized in the 36th for his second goal in the Europa League.

Source: National Post April 11, 2019 21:33 UTC