The matchups will begin on February 13.
The Europa League playoff matchups have been set. In a draw held this Friday, the 31st, at UEFA’s headquarters in Switzerland, the organization determined the matchups for the stage, which is making its first appearance in the competition. Discover the latest football updates at ai live score.
After the league phase, eight teams secured direct qualification to the round of 16, and the other 16 – ranked from ninth to 24th – will face off in the playoffs to determine the remaining eight spots. Among the teams playing in the playoffs are Ajax, the traditional Dutch club that often competes in the Champions League, and Porto, which also regularly participates in Europe’s top competition.
The playoffs will follow the traditional knockout format, with two-legged ties, and the team with the higher aggregate score will advance. In case of a tie, extra time and, if necessary, penalties will be used. Just like in the Champions League, the top eight teams are directly through to the round of 16. BBscore football, your key source for football updates.
With very consistent campaigns, Lazio and Athletic Bilbao finished first and second, respectively, both with 19 points. They are followed by Manchester United, the only unbeaten team in the tournament with 18 points, and then Tottenham, Frankfurt, Lyon, Olympiakos, and Rangers. Here are the Europa League playoff matchups:
- Twente vs Bodo/Glimt
- Fenerbahçe vs Anderlecht
- Ferencváros vs Viktoria Plzen
- AZ Alkmaar vs Galatasaray
- Porto vs Roma
- Midtjylland vs Real Sociedad
- Union SG vs Ajax
- PAOK vs FCSB
