Europa League 2025 Draw: Playoff Round Pairings Announced
The Europa League draw for the playoff round leading to the round of 16 has been completed following the conclusion of the group stage. While the top eight teams from the group stage advance directly to the round of 16, this draw determined the matchups for the playoff round that will decide the remaining participants in the next stage.
Teams finishing 9th to 16th in the group stage rankings will face those placed 17th to 24th. The higher-ranked teams will play the second leg at home. The eight winners from these playoff matches will progress to the round of 16. Here are the pairings:
- Twente vs Bodo/Glimt
- Fenerbahçe vs Anderlecht
- Union Saint-Gilloise vs Ajax
- PAOK vs FCSB
- AZ Alkmaar vs Galatasaray
- Midtjylland vs Real Sociedad
- Ferencváros vs Viktoria Plzen
- FC Porto vs Roma
Playoff Round Schedule:
- First leg: February 13, 2025
- Second leg: February 20, 2025
Spanish Teams: Athletic Club has qualified directly for the round of 16. Real Sociedad will face Midtjylland in the playoff round, with the second leg at home.
Teams Already Qualified for Round of 16: Lazio, Athletic Club, Manchester United, Tottenham, Frankfurt, Olympique Lyon, Olympiacos, and Rangers.