Fenerbahçe SK's Dirk Kuyt told UEFA.com that it was a 'proud' day for Fenerbahçe after their UEFA Europa League quarter-final victory against S.S. Lazio, whose Libor Kozák could not hide his disappointment.

Dirk Kuyt scored in a 2-0 victory for Fenerbahçe SK but insists there is still work to do in Rome with Lorik Cana telling UEFA.com that returning stars could aid the comeback quest for S.S. Lazio.

The UEFA Europa League quarter-finals will be a venture into the unknown after the draw remarkably conjured up four ties between teams that have never previously met.

Hat-trick hero Libor Kozák told UEFA.com of his delight at helping S.S. Lazio reach the quarter finals, whilst Serdar Tasci believes VfB Stuttgart should be proud of their achievements in Europe this season.

S.S. Lazio's Ederson was grateful for his coach's trust in him after helping the Italian side gain a 2-0 advantage in Germany against VfB Stuttgart, whose Sven Ulreich still remains confident of a second-leg recovery.

Following S.S. Lazio's victory against VfL Borussia Mönchengladbach, the losing side's Martin Stranzl praised the visiting fans while Italian club's Álvaro González also gave his reaction.

Steven Caulker and Libor Kozák spoke to UEFA.com following the 0-0 draw between S.S. Lazio and Tottenham Hotspur FC in Group J.

Giourkas Seitaridis and Antonio Candreva gave their thoughts to UEFA.com after a 1-1 draw between Panathinaikos FC and SS Lazio in Athens.

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UEFA.com hears from several of the clubs involved in the UEFA Europa League play-off draw, including FC Anzhi Makhachkala, FC Twente, PSV Eindhoven and VfB Stuttgart.