Kick-off on 09.03.23 19:45.

The yellow and black team eliminated Partizan in the previous stage. In Tiraspol, the Moldovan champions lost 0-1, despite having a numerical advantage for almost half of the match. In Belgrade, the Serbian club took the lead again, but Diop's brace helped make a comeback, resulting in a 3-1 victory. Ukrainian goalkeeper of the Wasps, Koval defended the goal in both matches and made four saves. The Gymnasts accumulated only nine points in Group D, but it was enough to secure the first place and advance directly to the round of 16.

The clash between Sheriff and Nice can be watched online; the teams have never faced each other. The team from Transnistria started their European season in early July and competed in the Champions League qualification from the first to the third round. During this period, the yellow and black team hosted Bosnian side Zrinjski and won 1-0, defeated Slovenian side Maribor 1-0, and lost to Czech side Viktoria 1-2. In the final of the Europa League qualification cycle, the team triumphed over Armenian side Pyunik in Kishinev (0-0, 3-2 on penalties). In the group stage, the club from Tiraspol played home matches against Manchester United (0-2), Cypriot side Omonia (1-0), and Real Sociedad (0-2).

Akanbi has scored six points (4 goals, 2 assists) in all international tournaments, while Diop has scored three times. Koval has appeared in seven matches, conceded nine goals, and provided an assist. The Moldovan champions have reached the playoffs of European competitions for only the second time in their history. Last season, Sheriff participated in the Europa League Round of 32 under the guidance of Vernydub but was eliminated by Braga (2-0, 0-2, 2-3 on penalties). The match between Sheriff and Nice can be watched online.

The Eagles advanced to the final of the Conference League qualification by defeating Maccabi Tel Aviv, despite losing 0-1 away. In the group stage, the Eagles played away matches against Partizan (1-1), Slovakian side Slovan (1-0), and Cologne (2-2).

Pepe scored two goals, K. Thuram provided two assists, and Lemina and Brian contributed a goal and an assist each. Since the early 2000s, the Eagles will play in the playoffs of a European tournament for the second time. Watch the showdown between Sheriff and Nice online.