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Europa League leading scorers head of semi-final fixtures

As the UEFA Europa League heads into the semi-final stage, two players are leading the goal-scoring chart.

Olympiacos forward Ayoub El Kaabi and Bodø/Glimt’s Kasper Høgh both have 7 goals each. They are currently the joint top scorers in the competition this season.

The quarter-final second leg matches ended on Thursday night. Manchester United made it through after a thrilling 5-4 win over Lyon. Tottenham Hotspur also advanced by defeating Frankfurt. Athletic Club beat Rangers 2-0, and Bodø/Glimt won against Lazio in a penalty shootout.

Here are the top scorers so far in the Europa League this season:

7 goals:

  • Ayoub El Kaabi (Olympiacos)
  • Kasper Høgh (Bodø/Glimt)

6 goals:

  • Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray)
  • Samu (Porto)
  • Barnabás Varga (Ferencváros)
  • Malick Fofana (Lyon)
  • Václav Černý (Rangers)
  • Youssef En-Nesyri (Fenerbahçe)

5 goals:

  • Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)
  • Iñaki Williams (Athletic Club)
  • Rasmus Højlund (Manchester United)

The first leg of the Europa League semi-finals will be played on Thursday, May 1. Fans are excited to see which striker will finish as the tournament’s top scorer.

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