Competition favourites Atlético will face the Gunners in the last four, with Olympique Marseille handed a clash with Red Bull Salzburg.

Tournament favourites Atlético Madrid have been drawn against Premier League club Arsenal in the pick of the 2017/18 Europa League semi-finals.

Arsenal-Atlético, Marseille-Salzburg in semi-finals

It will be the first time the LaLiga side, who are two-time winners of Europe’s second-tier competition, have faced the North Londoners in a competitive tie.

Meanwhile, Friday’s draw in Nyon saw Olympique Marseille handed a clash with Red Bull Salzburg in the tournament’s other last-four pairing.

Ties to be played on 26 April and 3 May

Arsenal and Marseille will be at home in the first legs, which will be played on 26 April, with the returns scheduled for 3 May.

The final will be held on 16 May at Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Lyon.