Borussia Mönchengladbach seemed destined for the last eight of the Europa League when Mahmoud Dahoud gave them a 2-0 lead on the night. But Schalke produced a fine comeback, albeit with a chunk of luck, to progress.Borussia Mönchengladbach 2-2 Schalke (3-3 agg., Schalke win on away goals)(Christensen 26’, Dahoud 45+2′ – Goretzka 54’, Bentaleb pen 68’)With the help of a perfectly positioned divot, Schalke produced a fine comeback to beat Borussia Mönchengladbach on away goals and advance to the quarterfinals of the Europa League. Schalke looked dead and buried at the break but they were handed a lifeline – in bizarre circumstances. Nabil Bentaleb sent Sommer the wrong way from the spot to make the score 2-2 on the night and give the Ruhr side the edge on away goals. Schalke survived a late assault on their goal, with Gladbach throwing everything forward in hope of a late winner, but Schalke survived the onslaught to advance to the last eight.

Source: Daily News Egypt March 17, 2017 00:11 UTC