Porto vs. Roma Headlines Europa League Knockout Playoffs; Fenerbahce to Face Anderlech

Porto will take on AS Roma in the Europa League knockout playoffs, while Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce faces Anderlecht. Check out the full draw, key matchups, and playoff dates.

Porto to Face Roma in Europa League Knockout Playoffs

Two-time Europa League winners Porto will take on AS Roma in the knockout phase playoffs, while Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce will face Anderlecht following Friday’s draw in Nyon, Switzerland.

Porto, who won the tournament in 2003 and 2011, last played Roma in the Champions League round of 16 in 2019, where the Portuguese side came out on top.

Meanwhile, Turkey’s Fenerbahce will battle Belgium’s Anderlecht, and Galatasaray will go up against AZ Alkmaar in another key matchup.

Former Europa League champions Ajax Amsterdam (winners in 1992) will meet Union SG, while FC Twente will play Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt.

The top eight teams from the league stage have already advanced to the last 16, while teams that finished 9th to 24th must fight for a spot through these two-legged playoffs.

Porto vs. Roma Headlines Europa League Knockout Playoffs
Porto vs. Roma Headlines Europa League Knockout Playoffs

Manchester United & Tottenham Already in the Last 16

Premier League giants Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have already secured their place in the Europa League last 16 after finishing in the top eight.

United and Spurs could face the winners of matches such as Midtjylland vs. Real Sociedad or AZ Alkmaar vs. Galatasaray in the next round.

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Europa League Knockout Playoff Draw

  • FC Twente vs. Bodo/Glimt
  • Union SG vs. Ajax Amsterdam
  • AZ Alkmaar vs. Galatasaray
  • Ferencvaros vs. Viktoria Plzen
  • Fenerbahce vs. Anderlecht
  • PAOK vs. Steaua Bucharest
  • Midtjylland vs. Real Sociedad
  • Porto vs. AS Roma

(Second team listed plays the second leg at home)

Key Dates

  • First leg: February 13
  • Second leg: February 20
  • Last 16 draw: February 21


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