Europa League Round of 16 Draw: Man United Face Real Sociedad, Roma Clash With Athletic Club

The UEFA Europa League Round of 16 draw for the 2024/25 season has been conducted, setting the stage for several compelling matchups. The draw, held on February 21, 2025, at UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland, also outlined potential paths for teams through the quarter-finals and semi-finals.

Round of 16 Fixtures:

Real Sociedad vs. Manchester United: These teams meet again in European competition, promising a thrilling encounter.

AZ Alkmaar vs. Tottenham Hotspur: Tottenham faces AZ Alkmaar, a team they previously encountered in the league phase.

Roma vs. Athletic Club: Athletic Club, hosts of the final at San Mamés Stadium, will play their first leg away against Roma.

Fenerbahçe vs. Rangers: Managed by José Mourinho, Fenerbahçe takes on Scottish side Rangers in what promises to be a competitive tie.

Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Ajax: A clash between German and Dutch football traditions.

Lazio vs. Bodo/Glimt: Italian side Lazio faces Norwegian champions Bodo/Glimt.

Viktoria Plzeň vs. Olympiacos: Czech team Viktoria Plzeň meets Greek giants Olympiacos.

Lyon vs. FCSB (Steaua Bucharest): French club Lyon is set to face Romanian side FCSB.

Key Dates:

Round of 16: First legs on March 6, 2025; second legs on March 13, 2025.

Quarter-finals and Semi-finals: Draws have been made, mapping out potential paths to the final.

Final: Scheduled for May 21, 2025, at San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao, Spain.

This season’s Europa League has introduced a new format, replacing the traditional group stage with a 36-team league phase, increasing the total number of matches and eliminating transfers from the Champions League to the Europa League knockout phase.