Following a draw featuring former Portugal national team player Manışe, the pairs for the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 have been determined. The draw took place on February 27 in Nyon, Switzerland, at the European Football House, and the next route of the tournament was determined.
In the next stage, Hungary's Ferencváros will face Portugal's Braga. Belgian club Genk will face German club Freiburg, and in another interesting clash, German club Stuttgart will face Portuguese giants Porto.
A particularly noteworthy pair has emerged for Italian football fans: Bologna and Roma will clash. This is a unique Italian derby, in which Serie A's two familiar opponents face each other on the European stage.
Greece's Panathinaikos will face Spain's Betis, while Spain's Celta will face France's Lyon. These pairs also promise tactically meaningful and intriguing matches.
Clashes involving English clubs are also in the spotlight. Nottingham Forest will face Danish club Mityulland, while Aston Villa will face French side Lille. These two pairs will undoubtedly be of great interest to EPL fans.
In short, the Europa League Round of 16 featured high-profile clubs, challenging trips, and posters full of intense competition. Now, the question that intrigues the fans is one more: which teams will withstand the pressure and advance to the quarter-finals?
The first matches of the round of 16 will be held on March 12, and the second legs - on March 19. The quarter-finals are scheduled for April 9 and 16. The semi-finals are scheduled for April 30 and May 7. The final of the tournament will take place on May 20 in Istanbul.
