Europa League Last-16 Draw: Manchester United, Spurs, And Rangers Discover Opponents.
The draw for the Europa League last 16 has set up intriguing ties for the remaining British teams, with Manchester United, Tottenham, and Rangers all facing tough challenges as they seek European glory.
Manchester United have been drawn against Spanish outfit Real Sociedad, while Tottenham will take on Dutch side AZ Alkmaar. Rangers, meanwhile, face a stern test against José Mourinho’s Fenerbahçe. All three sides will play their first-leg matches away from home on Thursday, 6 March, before hosting the return fixtures on 13 March.
Should United progress, they will meet either Romanian league leaders FCSB or French club Lyon in the quarter-finals. Spurs or AZ Alkmaar will face the winner of Eintracht Frankfurt vs Ajax, while Rangers could potentially meet Roma or Athletic Bilbao in the next round if they overcome Fenerbahçe.
With Manchester United and Tottenham placed in opposite halves of the draw, there remains the possibility of an all-English final in Bilbao on 21 May. Such a scenario would be particularly significant, as the winners would secure a spot in next season’s Champions League. Given the likelihood of the Premier League receiving five Champions League places, an additional English team could benefit should either United or Spurs lift the trophy.
The full Europa League last-16 draw is as follows:
– Bodø/Glimt v Olympiakos
– Fenerbahçe v Rangers
– Ajax v Eintracht Frankfurt
– FCSB v Lyon
– AZ Alkmaar v Tottenham
– Real Sociedad v Manchester United
– Viktoria Plzeň v Lazio
– Roma v Athletic Bilbao
With several exciting matchups on the horizon, fans can expect thrilling encounters as clubs battle for a place in the quarter-finals.
