Europa League Playoff First Leg Results
The first leg matches of the Europa League playoff round have concluded. This stage features 16 teams competing between February 13-20 for a spot in the round of 16. The Europa League is a prestigious international competition that all teams aspire to win. This playoff round, a new addition to the tournament format, determines which teams will advance to face the eight pre-qualified teams in the round of 16.
Key results from the first leg matches include:
- Real Sociedad secured a 2-1 away victory against Midtjylland
- Fenerbahce dominated Anderlecht with a 3-0 win
- AZ Alkmaar surprised Galatasaray with a decisive 4-1 victory
- Ajax defeated Union Saint-Gilloise 2-0 on the road
- Porto and Roma played to a 1-1 draw
Other notable outcomes were Twente’s 2-1 win over Bodo/Glimt, Ferencvaros edging Viktoria Plzen 1-0, and FCSB securing a 2-1 away victory against PAOK.
The return fixtures are scheduled for February 20, where the teams will compete to determine who advances to the round of 16. These matches promise to be exciting as clubs fight for their place in the next stage of the Europa League.