The 2024-2025 UEFA Europa League group phase concludes with Manchester United, Tottenham, and Rangers advancing directly to the last 16. Teams such as Lazio, Athletic Bilbao, and Lyon secure spots, while 16 clubs will compete in the knockout play-offs. The draw for the last 16 is scheduled for February 21.
As the group stage of the 2024-2025 UEFA Europa League concludes, the teams progressing to the knockout phase have been determined. Manchester United, with an undefeated record, secured their spot in the last 16 after a 2-0 victory over FCSB. Tottenham, despite several injuries, triumphed 3-0 against Elfsborg, while Rangers earned a 2-1 win over Union Saint-Gilloise to avoid extra games in the playoffs.
The teams advancing directly to the last 16 are Lazio, Athletic Bilbao, Manchester United, Tottenham, Eintracht Frankfurt, Lyon, Olympiakos, and Rangers. Meanwhile, 16 teams, including Bodo/Glimt, Anderlecht, Ajax, and Roma, will compete in the knockout play-offs on February 13 and 20, 2025, for a spot in the final stages.
In the play-offs, teams already know which sides they could face depending on their final positions. For example, Fenerbahce or Twente will meet either Bodo/Glimt or Anderlecht, while Roma or Viktoria Plzen will clash with Ferencvaros or Porto. The draw for these play-offs will take place on January 31, and the last-16 draw is scheduled for February 21.
Looking ahead, Manchester United and Tottenham cannot meet until the final due to their positions in the group, but they could face each other in a potential semi-final. The next set of matches, scheduled for March 6 and 13, promises more exciting football action.
