The stage is set for an exciting Europa League last-16 draw scheduled for 21 February. Teams that have successfully secured their spots include Lazio, Athletic Bilbao, Manchester United, Tottenham, Eintracht Frankfurt, Lyon, Olympiakos, and Rangers. The anticipation grows as clubs prepare for matches on 6 and 13 March, with several teams already aware of potential opponents should they progress through the play-off stages.
Tottenham advanced to the last 16 after a decisive 3-0 victory over Elfsborg, thus bypassing additional games in the knockout play-offs. Similarly, Rangers overcame Union Saint-Gilloise with a 2-1 triumph, ensuring a smoother path to the next round. Meanwhile, Manchester United maintained an unbeaten record in the group stages, advancing directly to the last 16 after a 2-0 win at FCSB.
The draw promises intriguing match-ups, with Manchester United and Tottenham poised to face either AZ Alkmaar, Midtjylland, Real Sociedad, or Galatasaray in the next round. Notably, these two English powerhouses will not meet each other until a potential final clash.
Rangers, on the other hand, await the outcome of play-offs between Twente, Fenerbahce, Bodo/Glimt, and Anderlecht to determine their next opponent. Additionally, Fenerbahce or Twente will compete against either Bodo/Glimt or Anderlecht. Another potential match-up sees Ferencvaros or Porto set to meet Roma or Viktoria Plzen, while Lazio and Roma could face each other in a thrilling encounter in the last 16.
The Europa League quarter-final and semi-final draws will also take place on 21 February. With both the draw and matches on the horizon, fans eagerly await to see how these fixtures will unfold.
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