The Europa League 2024/2025 round 16 fixtures have been confirmed today with some massive clashes, MySportDab reports.
The 2024/25 UEFA Europa League Round of 16 draw has set the stage for several compelling matchups.
Manchester United is set to face Real Sociedad, with the first leg at Old Trafford and the return leg at the Reale Arena.
Tottenham Hotspur will take on AZ Alkmaar, starting away in the Netherlands before hosting the second leg in London.
Rangers are paired against Fenerbahçe, managed by José Mourinho; the Scottish side will play the first leg in Istanbul and the return fixture at Ibrox Stadium.
Athletic Club is set to face Roma, with the initial match in Rome and the second leg in Bilbao with other teams also knowing their opponent.
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Viktoria Plzeň Vs Lazio
Bodø/Glimt Vs Olympiacos
Ajax Vs Frankfurt
AZ Alkmaar Vs Tottenham
Real Sociedad Vs Manchester United
FCSB Vs Lyon
Fenerbahçe Vs Rangers
Roma Vs Athletic Club
The first legs of these encounters are scheduled for March 6, 2025, with the return matches on March 13, 2025.
The quarter-finals are slated for April 10 and 17, followed by the semi-finals on May 1 and 8 where things get interesting.
The tournament will culminate in the final on May 21, 2025, at the San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao, Spain.
This season’s Europa League has introduced a new league phase format, replacing the traditional group stage.
Teams competed in a single league table, with the top eight advancing directly to the Round of 16, while those finishing ninth to 24th entered the knockout phase play-offs.
As the competition progresses, fans eagerly anticipate which clubs will advance, with potential high-profile clashes in the later stages adding to the excitement of Europe’s secondary club tournament.
The Europa League 2024/2025 round 16 fixtures is expected to generate more views and engagement with fans waiting to see what happens next.