The UEFA Europa League knockout stage is set, with exciting matchups drawn for the upcoming playoff round. Several top clubs will battle to secure a place in the Round of 16, where the highest-ranked teams await their opponents.
Knockout Round Playoff Matchups:
- Bodo/Glimt vs. FC Twente
- Anderlecht vs. Fenerbahce
- FCSB vs. PAOK
- Ajax vs. Royale Union SG
- Real Sociedad vs. Midtjylland
- Galatasaray vs. AZ Alkmaar
- Roma vs. Porto
- Plzen vs. Ferencvaros
These matchups will determine which teams progress to the Round of 16, where the top eight group-stage finishers await.
Teams That Advanced Directly to the Round of 16:
The following teams secured top-eight finishes and will enter the tournament in the next round:
✅ Lazio
✅ Athletic Bilbao
✅ Manchester United
✅ Tottenham
✅ Eintracht Frankfurt
✅ Lyon
✅ Olympiacos
✅ Rangers
Potential Opponents for Round of 16 Teams:
- Lazio & Athletic Bilbao can face: Ferencvaros, Porto, Roma, or Plzen
- Manchester United & Tottenham can face: AZ Alkmaar, Midtjylland, Real Sociedad, or Galatasaray
- Eintracht Frankfurt & Lyon can face: FCSB, Ajax, Royale Union SG, or PAOK
- Olympiacos & Rangers can face: Bodo/Glimt, Anderlecht, FC Twente, or Fenerbahce
Standings & Top Performers
Lazio and Athletic Bilbao topped the group stage, each finishing with 19 points. Manchester United, Tottenham, and Frankfurt closely followed, showing strong performances. Other notable contenders include Lyon, Olympiacos, and Rangers, all of whom secured their places with solid results.
Key Dates & Format:
- Knockout Round Playoffs: First leg – February 15, Second leg – February 22
- Round of 16: First leg – March 7, Second leg – March 14
As the competition intensifies, teams will be aiming to make their mark in Europe’s second-tier tournament, with a place in the quarter-finals and a potential Champions League spot at stake.
