By James Ayles For Mailonline
Published: 22:55 BST, 9 May 2019 | Updated: 23:06 BST, 9 May 2019
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An action-packed evening of Europa League action saw Arsenal beat Valencia and Chelsea overcome Frankfurt on penalties to book their places in the final in Baku.
Both Frankfurt and Valencia fans enjoyed themselves in the build-up to their respective semi-finals, while Mesut Ozil had a pointed message for home fans at the Mestalla.
Sportsmail runs through everything you may have missed on a dramatic night of Europa League semi-final action.
Valencia fans generated incredible noise outside the Mestalla before the start of the semi-final
ARSENAL FANS IN SPAIN
The Frankfurt contingent weren't the only group enjoying a themselves pre-game.
In Spain, Valencia supporters offered Arsenal a warm welcome with flares and chants outside the Mestalla.
FRANKFURT FANS IN LONDON
Arriving in London for the decisive second leg, thousands of Frankfurt supporters opted on a planned, scenic 90-minute walk from Leicester Square to Stamford Bridge.
Along the way they plastered the route with stickers, cheered a newlywed couple and passed Buckingham Palace.
The Germans certainly ensured they enjoyed themselves with the pre-match march.
HEADS UP IN SPAIN
A Spanish TV reporter suffered a painful blow before the game as she carried out her job on the pitch.
The presenter was caught unaware as a ball came flying towards her and struck her on the back of the head, sending her falling to the deck.
To her credit, she soldiered
