Arsenal face CSKA Moscow in Europa quarterfinals amid UK-Russia political tensionALASTAIR GRANT/AP Arsenal's Danny Welbeck (right) gets a hug from teammate Hector Bellerin after scoring the first of his two goals in victory over AC Milan. Arsenal have been drawn to play CSKA Moscow in the Europa League quarterfinals, a tie which could have political overtones. In the other quarterfinal ties, Atletico Madrid face Sporting Lisbon, RB Leipzig tackle Marseille and Lazio take on Red Bull Salzburg. READ MORE: Welbeck double puts Arsenal into Europa quartersThe final will be held on May 16 in Lyon, France. EUROPA LEAGUE QUARTERFINALSFirst-leg games, April 5Leipzig (Germany) v Marseille (France)Arsenal (England) v CSKA Moscow (Russia)Atletico Madrid (Spain) v Sporting Lisbon (Portugal)Lazio (Italy) v Salzburg (Austria)Second-leg games, April 12Marseille (France) v Leipzig (Germany)CSKA Moscow (Russia) v Arsenal (England)Sporting Lisbon (Portugal) v Atletico Madrid (Spain)Salzburg (Austria) v Lazio (Italy)- AAP

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