The draw for the round of 16, quarter-finals, and semi-finals of the 2024/25 UEFA Europa League will occur at 13:00 CET on Friday, February 21, at the House of European Football in Nyon, Switzerland. This stage of the tournament features the top eight clubs from the league phase who automatically qualify for the next round, joining the eight winners from the knockout phase play-offs.
The knockout phase play-offs are set to be held on February 13 and 20, where the winners will secure their spots in the round of 16. The eight teams confirmed for this phase, based on their league positions, are:
1. Lazio (Italy)
2. Athletic Club (Spain)
3. Manchester United (England)
4. Tottenham (England)
5. Frankfurt (Germany)
6. Lyon (France)
7. Olympiacos (Greece)
8. Rangers (Scotland)
In the draw, teams will be paired according to their final standings in the league phase, with seeded teams generally playing their second leg at home. The format includes predefined matchups based on league standings for the round of 16, quarter-finals, and semi-finals.
The tournament will continue with the following schedule:
– Round of 16 matches: March 6 and 13
– Quarter-finals: April 10 and 17
– Semi-finals: May 1 and 8
– Final: May 21, to be held in Bilbao
Teams from the same country may compete against each other in these rounds, and both the quarter-finals and semi-finals will have their match order determined through a similar draw process.
This draw marks a significant moment in the tournament, as teams eagerly anticipate their next opponents and the chance to progress further in the competition. The excitement around these draws often instills hope among fans as clubs strive for glory in one of Europe’s most prestigious tournaments.