We share everything fans need to know ahead of the Europa League round of 16.
The group stage has wrapped, and the knockout phase of UEFA Europa League action is set to begin. This year, the excitement kicks off with the round of 16 playoffs, a format that has evolved over time and adds an extra layer of drama to the competition.
Fans can subscribe to Movistar via Orange TV to watch the Europa League unfold, with the 2022-2023 season providing a clear path from the playoffs to the knockout rounds. The round of 16 brings together the best performers from the group stage and the playoff winners, culminating in a clash of the continent’s top clubs.
For a second consecutive season, the route to the round of 16 hinges on a playoff round between the Europa League runners-up and the third-placed team from the Champions League group stage. The victor then earns a meeting with the Europa League group winners, setting the stage for high-stakes two-legged ties and a sprint toward the final.
Round of 16 of the Europa League: when it happens
Following the draw, typically held in late February, teams seeded for the playoff stage contest a two-legged tie that determines who advances to the round of 16 proper. The dates for these fixtures are scheduled across March, with home and away legs designed to test squad depth, tactical flexibility, and execution on both sides of the continent.
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Matches, schedules and results of the first leg of the round of 16
Matches, schedules and results of the second leg of the round of 16
Source: Goal