Man United through as Lazio top table – what’s next in the Europa League?

Draw for the knockout play-off phase takes place on Friday

The 2024/25 Europa League group round concluded on Thursday, determining who will move to the knockout stages.

Manchester United won 2-0 against FCSB, making them the only team to finish the group stage unblemished and go to the last 16.

Despite losing 1-0 against Braga, Lazio ended first in the standings, ahead of Athletic Club on goal difference. The Italian and Spanish clubs finished with equal records: six victories, one tie, and one defeat for a total of 19 points.

An injury hitTottenham defeated Elfsborg 3-0, while Eintracht Frankfurt finished in the top eight despite a 2-0 loss to Roma, despite losing Omar Marmoush to Manchester City for €70 million.

Which teams will make it to the final 16?

 

The top eight teams, as in the UEFA Champions League, were automatically qualified for the round of 16.

The top eight teams include Lazio, Athletic Bilbao, Manchester United, Tottenham, Eintracht Frankfurt, Lyon, Olympiakos, and Rangers.

Which teams will participate in the playoffs?

Teams in the knockout phase include Bodo/Glimt, Anderlecht, FCSB, Ajax, Real Sociedad, Galatasaray, Roma, Ferencvaros, Viktoria Plzen, Porto, Midtjylland, Union Saint-Gilloise, AZ Alkmaar, PAOK, Twente, and Fenerbahce.

 

Which teams are out?

The following teams have been eliminated: Braga, Elfsborg, Hoffenheim, Besiktas, Maccabi Tel Aviv, Slavia Prague, Malmo, Rigas FC, Ludogorets, Dynamo Kyiv, Nice, and Qarabag.

Who meets in the play-offs?

Teams finishing ninth to 24th will compete in two-legged play-offs on February 13 and 20 to determine who advances to the last 16.

The draw will take place on Friday at 4 p.m., although clubs already know which sides they have a 50-50 chance of playing due to their final league rankings.

Teams also know the two teams they may face in the final 16 if they make it through the play-offs.

Fenerbahce or Twente will face Bodo/Glimt or Anderlecht, while Ferencvaros or Porto will play Roma or Viktoria Plzen.

Union Saint-Gilloise or PAOK face FCSB or Ajax, while AZ Alkmaar or Midtjylland may be drawn against Real Sociedad or Galatasaray.

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