Prepared information ahead of the Europa League round of 16 draw covers everything fans need to know before the knockout fixtures begin.
The Europa League group stage has concluded, and the competition moves into the knockout phase. The round of 16 plays out after a playoff round that involves the runners-up from the Europa League groups and the third-placed teams from the Champions League group stage. The teams that advance from that playoff will meet the holders of the Europa League title in the round of 16.
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Round of 16 Draw for the 2022-2023 Europa League: schedule, procedure, and teams
For a second consecutive year, the path to the round of 16 begins with a playoff round. The eight Europa League group winners join the eight playoff qualifiers to form the round of 16 pairings. The Europa League group champions are seeded and will play the second leg at home. A key constraint remains: clubs from the same country cannot be drawn against each other.
Round of 16 draw details for the 2022-2023 Europa League: timing, format, and participants
The round of 32 playoffs are scheduled to occur on a Friday, February 24, 2023, at 1:00 PM. The draw unfolds in Nyon, Switzerland, where UEFA is based. Fifteen teams join the eight group winners and playoff qualifiers to complete the round of 16 lineup. The seeding ensures the champions of the Europa League group stage face the playoff qualifiers, with the second leg hosted by the seed. The only restriction remains that teams from the same country cannot be paired together.
Qualifying teams for the 2022-2023 Europa League round of 16
Round of 32 playoff contenders
The playoff picture includes Seville, Juventus, Sporting CP, and other qualifiers vying for a spot in the round of 16.
Source: Goal