Manchester United, Tottenham and Rangers are all keeping a close eye on the Europa League play-offs ahead of the last-16.
All three teams finished in the top eight of the Europa League league phase, meaning that they avoided the added stress of a two-legged play-off tie this month.
United finished third in the table on 18 points, while Tottenham finished in fourth spot with 17 points from their eight league games.
Rangers, meanwhile, looked on the brink of being forced into the play-offs before a 2-1 win over Union St.Gilloise secured an eighth-placed finish in the league.
With the first legs of the Europa League play-offs now finished, United, Spurs and Rangers now have a slighter clearer idea of who they could play in the knockout phase.
Once the second legs of the play-offs are finished next Thursday, a draw will be made to determine which side of the draw each Europa League team will be for the remainder of the tournament, which will give every club a clear pathway to the final.
Who could Manchester United play next in the Europa League?
Manchester United will play one of Real Sociedad, Galatasaray, AZ Alkmaar or FC Midtjylland.
AZ Alkmaar are in the driving seat to reach the last-16 stage after they sealed a 4-1 win over Galatasaray on Thursday night.
Meanwhile, Real Sociedad ran out 2-1 winners away to FC Midtjylland.
Who could Tottenham play next in the Europa League?
Tottenham are paired with Manchester United in either side of the Europa League tournament bracket, meaning they will also play one of Real Sociedad, Galatasaray, AZ Alkmaar or FC Midtjylland.
Who could Rangers play next in the Europa League?
Rangers will play one of Bodo/Glimt, FC Twente, Fenerbahce or Anderlecht.
Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce are likely to reach the last-16 stage after their 3-0 win in their play-off first leg at home to Anderlecht.
Meanwhile FC Twente sealed a 2-1 win over Bodo/Glimt in injury time.
When is the draw for the Europa League knockout phase play-offs?
The Europa League draw to decide the round-of-16, quarter-final and semi-final will be held on February 21.
The draw will take place 12pm GMT and will be streamed live on UEFA’s website and on their official YouTube channel. It will also be live on TNT Sports.
When are the Europa League last-16 matches?
The first legs of the Europa League last-16 games will be played on March 6.
The return legs will be played the following week on March 13.
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