Europa League Knockout Stage Draw Revealed

Manchester United, Tottenham, and Rangers Among Teams Advancing

The draw for the first knockout round of the UEFA Europa League has been confirmed, setting the stage for some exciting clashes as teams battle for a spot in the last 16.

After a dramatic final round of group-stage matches, 16 teams—including Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Rangers—have secured their places in the play-off round. Meanwhile, 12 teams were eliminated, narrowing the field as the competition enters its crucial knockout phase.

Europa League Knockout Phase Draw:

• FC Twente vs Bodo/Glimt
• Fenerbahce vs Anderlecht
• Union Saint-Gilloise vs Ajax
• PAOK FC vs FCSB
• AZ Alkmaar vs Galatasaray
• Midtjylland vs Real Sociedad
• Ferencvaros vs Viktoria Plzen
• FC Porto vs AS Roma

The first legs of these play-off ties will be played on February 13, 2025, with the return legs scheduled for February 20, 2025.

Who Has Already Qualified for the Last 16?

Eight teams advanced directly to the round of 16 after finishing in the top eight of the Europa League group stage standings:

1. Lazio
2. Athletic Club
3. Manchester United
4. Tottenham Hotspur
5. Eintracht Frankfurt
6. Lyon
7. Olympiacos
8. Rangers

These teams will have to wait until the play-off ties are completed before learning their next opponents. However, based on the draw structure, potential matchups are already taking shape.

Possible Opponents for the Big Clubs

• Manchester United could face either AZ Alkmaar or Galatasaray from one half of the draw, or Midtjylland or Real Sociedad from the other.
• Tottenham Hotspur have the same four possible opponents as United, having finished just one spot below them in the group stage rankings.
• Rangers could be drawn against either FC Twente or Bodo/Glimt from one side of the bracket, or Fenerbahce or Anderlecht from the other.

With heavyweights like Ajax, Roma, and Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce also in the mix, the knockout rounds promise to deliver high-stakes drama as clubs fight for European glory.

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