In the new league phase format, the top eight teams have progressed straight through to the last-16 and avoided a two-legged knockout tie in the process.
Spurs and Man Utd were effectively guaranteed a play-off spot heading into their final games of the league phase, but beat Elfsborg and FCSB respectively to get the job done.
Both sides’ progression straight through to the last 16 has been a welcome boost.
Ruben Amorim has been able to fit in some extra training sessions to get the Man United players more accustomed with his system.
The teams that finished between ninth and 24th in the league phase have been in action this week to complete the Europa League knockout phase playoffs.
Who has qualified for the Europa League last-16?
When is the Europa League last-16 draw?
The top eight from the league phase of the competition will face the eight winners of the knockout play-off ties in the last 16. The draw for the last 16 will take place on Friday February 21, 2025 at noon GMT.
How to watch Europa League last-16 draw
TV channel and live stream: The draw will be streamed on the official UEFA website and YouTube channel.
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Who can Manchester United and Tottenham face?
Because of the newly introduced pairing system, Man Utd and Tottenham already know their two potential opponents in the last-16 draw.
In fact, as a result of finishing third and fourth respectively in the league phase, their potential opponents are the same.
They will face either Real Sociedad or AZ Alkmaar in the last-16.
Europa League last-16 dates
The first legs will be played on either March 6 with the return fixtures a week later.
