The Europa League is gearing up for its knockout phase play-offs, with intense matchups set to determine who advances to the round of 16. The action kicks off with the first legs on February 13, followed by the return legs on February 20.
- Ferencváros vs Viktoria Plzeň
- Porto vs Roma
- AZ Alkmaar vs Galatasaray
- Midtjylland vs Real Sociedad
- Union SG vs Ajax
- PAOK vs FCSB
- Twente vs Bodø/Glimt
- Fenerbahçe vs Anderlecht
Seeded teams, listed first, will have the advantage of playing their decisive second legs at home.
Athletic Bilbao, Eintracht Frankfurt, Lazio, Lyon, Manchester United, Olympiakos, Rangers, and Tottenham have secured their places in the next stage without needing a play-off.
Braga, Elfsborg, Hoffenheim, Beşiktaş, Maccabi Tel Aviv, Slavia Prague, Malmö, Rīgas FC, Ludogorets, Dynamo Kyiv, Nice, and Qarabağ have all exited the competition.
- Round of 16: March 6 & 13
- Quarter-Finals: April 10 & 17
- Semi-Finals: May 1 & 8
- Final: May 21 at San Mamés Stadium, Bilbao
Last season, Atalanta triumphed over Bayer Leverkusen in a thrilling final at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium.
Ademola Lookman’s hat-trick powered the Serie A club to a commanding 3-0 victory, ending Leverkusen’s incredible 51-game unbeaten streak and securing Atalanta’s first European trophy.
With elite clubs still in contention, this year’s Europa League journey promises drama and unforgettable moments as teams battle for glory in Bilbao.