The Europa League group stages concluded on Thursday night, giving fans a clear picture of who their teams will face in the knockout rounds.
Manchester United secured third place in their group with two second-half goals against Steaua Bucharest. The Red Devils advanced to the last 16, where they will face one of Real Sociedad, Galatasaray, AZ Alkmaar, or Midtjylland on March 6 and 13.
Tottenham Hotspur, who beat Elfsborg 3-0, will also play one of Midtjylland, AZ Alkmaar, Real Sociedad, or Olympiakos in the last 16. Due to the draw’s structure, Spurs and United cannot meet until the final.
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Ajax, with goals from Bertrand Traore and Kian Fitz-Jim, defeated Galatasaray 2-1 at the Johan Cruijff ArenA. The Dutch side will face either PAOK Saloniki or Royale Union Saint-Gilloise.
The draw for the knockout play-offs will take place on Friday, January 31, determining the opponents for clubs that finished between 9th and 24th.