Europa League 2024-25: Who can Manchester United face in Round of 16?

Man Utd finished third in the competition’s league phase.

Manchester United advanced to the Europa League’s round of 16 this season without any defeats. The top eight teams advance directly to the round of 16 without the need to play two extra games in a knockout round play-off tie under the new league phase structure.

Prior to their last league-phase encounter against FCSB, United were very certain of finishing in the top eight, and they ensured third place by defeating the Romanian team 2-0.

It has been a generally successful European campaign thus far, even though the Red Devils have been mainly disappointing in the Premier League this season.

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However, United’s start to the Europa League saw them endure back-to-back draws before they finally tasted their first win in the competition. Following that the Red Devils continued their fine form in the tournament and are the only team who have not suffered a defeat.

Ruben Amorim’s side will hope to continue their fine form in the Europa League. Let’s learn about their next opponent in the round of 16.

Who will Manchester United face in the round of 16?

Because Man Utd advanced directly to the round of 16, they will not need to play two more games next month. It will save Amorim’s side from playing extra games in the month of February which will also help the players get enough rest in the hectic season.

The date of the last-16 draw is set for Friday, February 21. On March 6, the first leg of such ties will take place, and a week later, the second leg.

Man Utd will either take on either the 13th and 14th seeds or the 19th and 20th seeds after placing third in the league phase.

Potential opponents:

Real Sociedad

Galatasaray

AZ Alkmaar

Midtjylland

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