UEFA Europa League draw: Man Utd, Spurs confirm opponents for round of 16

UEFA Europa League round of 16 draw has produced exciting matchups, with Manchester United set to face Real Sociedad.

The UEFA Europa League round of 16 draw has set up compelling matchups as clubs battle for a place in the quarter-finals.

Manchester United will once again face a Spanish side, this time in the shape of Real Sociedad in a rematch of past European encounters.

 

 

 

 

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Roma will take on Athletic Club in a heavyweight tie.

Elsewhere, Tottenham travel to the Netherlands to face AZ Alkmaar, and Ajax square off against Frankfurt in a clash of former European champions.

 

 

 

 

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Scottish giants Rangers will meet Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahçe, in what is sure to be a firecracker.

Lazio take on Viktoria Plzeň in a tricky away fixture while Olympiacos and Bodø/Glimt will fight for a place in the last eight, and Lyon face a stern test against FCSB.

Europa League Round of 16 Draw: Full Fixtures

• Viktoria Plzeň vs. Lazio – The Italian side faces a tough away challenge.
• Bodø/Glimt vs. Olympiacos – A battle between two sides eager to make a deep run.
• Ajax vs. Frankfurt – A meeting of former European champions.
• AZ Alkmaar vs. Tottenham – Spurs eye a strong performance against Dutch opposition.
• Real Sociedad vs. Manchester United – A familiar European clash with big stakes.
• FCSB vs. Lyon – The French side faces a tricky trip to Romania.
• Fenerbahçe vs. Rangers – A fiery encounter between two passionate fanbases.
• Roma vs. Athletic Club – Italian side meets the Basque outfit in a heavyweight tie.

These fixtures promise high-stakes drama, tactical battles, and unforgettable moments as teams fight for a spot in the quarter-finals.

How the Round of 16 Draw Works

Teams are paired based on league rankings (1&2, 3&4, 5&6, 7&8). Each pair is drawn into a position to face a knockout phase play-off winner.

Four bowls contain the seeded teams, with draws determining their bracket side. The process starts with teams ranked 7/8 and finishes with 1/2.

The first drawn team is placed on the silver side, and its paired team goes to the blue side. Seeded teams generally play the return leg at home.