The draw for the last-16 stage of the 2024/25 UEFA Europa League is just around the corner, with some of the tournament’s most notable clubs set to learn their fate on Friday, February 21st at 13:00 CET, live on UEFA.com.
The top eight teams have automatically qualified for the knockout stage and are seeded accordingly. Here’s who they could potentially face in the Round of 16:
1. Lazio vs AS Roma (15th) or Plzen (16th)
2. Athletic Club vs AS Roma (15th) or Plzen (16th)
3. Manchester United vs AZ (19th) or Real Sociedad (13th)
4. Tottenham vs AZ (19th) or Real Sociedad (13th)
5. Frankfurt vs FCSB (11th), or Ajax (12th)
6. Lyon vs FCSB (11th), or Ajax (12th)
7. Olympiacos vs Fenerbahce (24th) or Bodo/Glimt (9th)
8. Rangers vs Fenerbahce (24th) or Bodo/Glimt (9th)
Play-off knockout round matchups for teams seeded ninth to 24th:
9. Bodo/Glimt 6-4 FC Twente (23rd)
10. Anderlecht 2-5 Fenerbahce (24th)
11. FCSB 4-1 PAOK (22nd)
12. Ajax 3-2 Royale Union SG (21st)
13. Real Sociedad 7-3 Midtjylland (20th)
14. Galatasaray 3-6 AZ (19th)
15. AS Roma 4-3 Porto (18th)
16. Plzen 3-1 Ferencvaros (17th)
Clubs finishing in the 17th to 24th positions in the league standings will be unseeded for the ongoing competition and will face away matches in the playoffs.
Understanding the new UEL 24/25 draw format: How it operates and what has changed?
This season, UEFA has introduced significant changes to its secondary competition. The previous 32-team group phase has been replaced with a 36-team league format. Each club competes in eight matches, with the top eight automatically advancing to the round of 16, while the lowest twelve are eliminated from contention.
The teams finishing between ninth and 24th enter a playoff round to determine which eight clubs will progress to the knockout stages. The Round of 16 maintains the old format, featuring seeded teams against unseeded sides, leading to the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and ultimately, the final match.
When will the next UEFA Europa League knockout matches occur?
Round of 16: March 6th and March 13th
Quarter-finals: April 10th and April 17th
Semi-finals: May 1st and May 8th
The Final: May 21st in Bilbao
TV coverage and live streaming options: Where to watch or listen to the playoff draw?
When will the next draw for the last 16, quarter-finals, and semi-finals take place for the 24/25 UEFA Europa League?
The draw for the Round of 16, quarter-finals, and semi-finals will be conducted on February 21st, following the completion of the playoff round.
This event will take place at 13:00 CET at the House of European Football in Nyon, Switzerland, and will be streamed live on UEFA.com.
When and where will the 2024/2025 UEFA Europa League final be held?
This season’s Europa League final is scheduled for Wednesday, May 21st at 21:00 CET in Bilbao. The city’s renowned San Mames, home to Athletic Club, previously hosted the Women’s Champions League final in 2024.
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