Man Utd & Tottenham Learn Possible Europa League Opponents After Playoff Draw
Manchester United and Tottenham now know which teams they could face in the Europa League last 16 following Friday’s knockout playoff draw.
After United’s 2-0 win over FCSB and Tottenham’s 3-0 victory against Elfsborg on Thursday, both teams secured automatic qualification for the round of 16. Now, with the playoff draw complete, their potential opponents have been revealed.
United or Tottenham could be drawn against AZ Alkmaar, Midtjylland, Real Sociedad, or Galatasaray in a two-legged tie scheduled for early to mid-March. Both clubs are strong contenders to go all the way, but they’ll need to overcome tough competition in the next round.
Europa League Knockout Playoff Draw – Full List
- Ferencvaros vs Viktoria Plzen
- Porto vs Roma
- Galatasaray vs AZ Alkmaar
- Real Sociedad vs Midtjylland
- Ajax vs Union Saint-Gilloise
- FCSB vs PAOK
- Bodo/Glimt vs Twente
- Fenerbahce vs Anderlecht
After the group stage, Lazio finished first, while United placed third with 18 points. Spurs, meanwhile, ended up fourth, just one point behind. Elsewhere, Sociedad ranked 13th, Galatasaray 14th, AZ 19th, and Midtjylland 20th. The playoff matches will take place on February 13 and 20.
What’s Next?
United and Tottenham shift their focus back to the Premier League this Sunday, with United facing Crystal Palace and Spurs taking on Brentford.
