"The draw for the knockout rounds of the Europa League will be completed this week as teams including Aston Villa and possibly Nottingham Forest learn their potential route to May's final in Istanbul. Tonight's midweek play-off matches will send eight teams though to the last 16 to join the clubs who finished in the top eight of the league phase, with the likes of Porto, Roma and Lyon joined by Premier League high-flyers Villa."
"The Villans, who finished second in the league phase, could face French side Lille or Greek minnows PAOK, while Forest will face either Danish side Midtjylland or La Liga club Real Betis if they successfully defend their 3-0 play-off lead against Fenerbahce."
"The Europa League last-16 draw will take place in Nyon at 12pm GMT (1pm local time) on Friday 27 February. The draw will be streamed live on Uefa's website, YouTube channel and Europa League app."
The Europa League knockout rounds draw will be completed this week, with eight teams advancing through midweek play-off matches to join the top eight league phase finishers in the last 16. Aston Villa, finishing second in the league phase, could face Lille or PAOK. Nottingham Forest may encounter Midtjylland or Real Betis if they advance past Fenerbahce. The draw takes place Friday, February 27 at 12pm GMT in Nyon. Teams are grouped into four-way pools of potential opponents based on league standings. The draw will be streamed live on UEFA's website, YouTube channel, and the Europa League app.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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