Europa League Knockout Stage Set: Who’s Through and What’s Next?

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Europa League Knockout Stage Set: Who’s Through and What’s Next?

Europa League Knockout Stage Set: Who’s Through and What’s Next?

With the final round of Europa League group-phase games concluded, the knockout stage lineup is now set. European football fans can look forward to an exciting elimination round as teams battle for a place in the latter stages of the competition.

Manchester United Remain Unbeaten, Spurs and Rangers Also Advance

Manchester United secured their place in the last 16 with a 2-0 victory over FCSB, becoming the only club to emerge from the group stage unbeaten. Reuben Amorim side displayed composure and tactical discipline, sealing their passage straight into the next round.

Tottenham, despite struggling with injuries, delivered a commanding 3-0 win over Elfsborg to avoid the knockout play-offs. Similarly, Rangers edged out Union Saint-Gilloise 2-1, ensuring their spot in the last 16. These three British clubs successfully bypass the play-offs, gaining crucial rest and preparation time ahead of the next round.

Teams Through to Each Stage

Last 16: Lazio, Athletic Bilbao, Manchester United, Tottenham, Eintracht Frankfurt, Lyon, Olympiakos, Rangers.

Knockout Play-Offs: Bodo/Glimt, Anderlecht, FCSB, Ajax, Real Sociedad, Galatasaray, Roma, Ferencvaros, Viktoria Plzen, Porto, Midtjylland, Union Saint-Gilloise, AZ Alkmaar, PAOK, Twente, Fenerbahce.

Eliminated: Braga, Elfsborg, Hoffenheim, Besiktas, Maccabi Tel Aviv, Slavia Prague, Malmo, Rigas FC, Ludogorets, Dynamo Kyiv, Nice, Qarabag.

Knockout Phase Play-Offs: Who Faces Who?

The knockout play-off stage will feature teams that finished between ninth and 24th in the group phase. These two-legged ties will take place on 13 and 20 February, determining who advances to the last 16.

The draw, scheduled for 31 January at 12:00 GMT, will confirm the matchups, but teams already have a 50-50 chance of knowing their opponents based on their final group positions. British sides are absent from this round, having successfully advanced straight to the last 16.

Some potential matchups include:

  • Fenerbahce/Twente vs. Bodo/Glimt/Anderlecht

  • Ferencvaros/Porto vs. Roma/Viktoria Plzen

  • Union Saint-Gilloise/PAOK vs. FCSB/Ajax

  • AZ Alkmaar/Midtjylland vs. Real Sociedad/Galatasaray

Last 16: Who Plays Who?

The last 16 matches will take place on 6 and 13 March, with several high-profile encounters on the cards. Here’s a look at some possible ties:

  • Manchester United or Tottenham vs. AZ Alkmaar, Midtjylland, Real Sociedad, or Galatasaray

  • Rangers vs. Twente, Fenerbahce, Bodo/Glimt, or Anderlecht

  • Potential Lazio vs. Roma Derby

The exact fixtures will be determined in the 21 February draw, which will also reveal potential paths to the quarter-finals and semi-finals.

Possible British Club Clashes in Later Rounds

Due to their respective group finishes, Manchester United and Tottenham cannot meet until the final, as they are placed on opposite sides of the bracket. However, either club could potentially face Rangers in the semi-finals, setting up a thrilling Anglo-Scottish battle.

As the tournament progresses, the intensity will only increase, with teams vying for European glory and a potential Champions League spot for next season. With several heavyweight clubs still in contention, the Europa League knockout stage promises high drama, tactical battles, and unforgettable moments.

Football fans will now eagerly await the draw on 31 January, which will shape the rest of the competition and bring clarity to the road ahead for each team. The countdown to the knockout rounds has officially begun!

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