Introduction: The eagerly anticipated Europa League playoff draw took place on Monday, unveiling intriguing matchups for the teams set to compete in the knockout stages. English clubs Liverpool, West Ham, and Brighton, having secured top spots in their respective groups, now closely watch as the path to the Last 16 unfolds. Additionally, Scottish side Rangers, having clinched the top spot in their group, eagerly awaits their next opponents.
Overview of the Playoff Draw
The draw featured eight teams that finished second in the group stage, along with eight teams that finished third in the Champions League group stage. The winners of these matchups will advance to the next round, where the qualified English and Scottish sides will be ready to face their challengers.
Fixtures Of Europa League Knockout
- Feyenoord vs Roma
- AC Milan vs Rennes
- Lens vs Freiburg
- Young Boys vs Sporting
- Benfica vs Toulouse
- Braga vs Qarabag
- Galatasaray vs Sparta Prague
- Shakhtar Donetsk vs Marseille
Noteworthy Matches
- Jose Mourinho’s Roma will face Dutch side Feyenoord, setting the stage for an intense clash.
- Turkish giants Galatasaray have been drawn against Sparta Prague, a fixture that promises high stakes.
- Marseille and Shakhtar Donetsk, boasting rich European pedigree, will go head-to-head in a matchup filled with anticipation.
Schedule
The first legs of the knockout round play-off ties are scheduled for February 15, 2024, with the return matches set for a week later on February 22. The victorious teams will proceed to the last-16 stage, joining the group winners – Liverpool, West Ham, Brighton, and Rangers. It will be a tough night for the Rennes as they will go against AC Milan, who will be a tough team to pass through, and after this draw, Liverpool, West Ham, and Brighton will join the draw as they finished top in their group.
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