Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Rangers advance to the Europa League knockout stages, facing exciting challenges in their pursuit of European glory.
The Europa League group stage has concluded, paving the way for the knockout rounds. Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur , and Rangers secured their spots in the next phase, each with a unique path ahead. Rangers defied expectations by finishing eighth, securing a place in the round of 16. Their journey continues against one of Anderlecht, Bodø/Glimt, Fenerbahçe, or Twente.
Manchester United, after a 2-0 victory against Steaua Bucharest powered by goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Amad Diallo, finished third in their group. They will advance directly to the last 16, facing either Real Sociedad, Galatasaray, AZ Alkmaar, or Midtjylland on March 6 and 13. Tottenham Hotspur, following a 3-0 triumph over Elfsborg, will also compete in the last 16, facing a challenge from either Midtjylland, AZ Alkmaar, Real Sociedad, or Galatasaray. The draw for the Europa League play-offs, scheduled for Friday, January 31, will determine the remaining matchups. Teams finishing ninth to 16th will be seeded, facing unseeded teams ranked 17th to 24th. The seeded teams enjoy the advantage of hosting the second leg. The play-off round will take place over two legs on February 13 and February 20. The eight winners will then compete against the top eight teams from the initial league phase in the last 16. This knockout stage format will continue until the final, culminating in the 2024/25 Europa League final at the Estadio de San Mames in Bilbao, Spain, on May 21, 2025. The remaining knockout stages unfold as follows: Last 16 on March 6 and 13, quarter-finals on April 10 and 17, and semi-finals on May 1 and 8.The path to the final is clear, with British teams already eyeing potential opponents. Manchester United and Tottenham, both ranked among the top four, have avoided a meeting in the early knockout rounds, allowing for a potential clash in the final. Rangers, finishing eighth, face a test against one of four strong contenders in the round of 16. The next round of matches promises to be fiercely competitive, with several teams vying for a place in the coveted Europa League final
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