The new league phase format for the Europa League allows the top eight teams to progress directly to the last-16, skipping the knockout rounds. Teams like Spurs and Manchester United secured their placements with wins in their final matches. Meanwhile, teams ranked from ninth to 24th have been competing in playoff rounds. The last-16 draw is scheduled for February 21, 2025, and due to the pairing system, Manchester United and Tottenham already know their likely opponents based on their league phase standings. The first legs of the last-16 will commence on March 6, with return legs a week later.
In the new league phase format, the top eight teams avoided a two-legged knockout tie and progressed directly to the last-16 round.
Ruben Amorim is implementing extra training sessions at Manchester United to align the players with his strategic vision ahead of the knockout phase.
The draw for the last-16 will occur on February 21, 2025, where top league phase teams will face off against playoff winners.
Man Utd and Tottenham are aware of their potential last-16 opponents due to the results of the league phase and the new pairing system.
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