Who will Manchester United face in Europa League last-16 knockout stage? | OneFootball

Red Devils hoping for a kind draw

Manchester United’s opponents for the Europa League last-16 stage will be confirmed this week.

Despite their miserable Premier League form, United have enjoyed calmer waters on the continent and finished third in the new league phase.

That saw them progress straight through to the last 16 and avoid two extra games in a knockout round play-off tie.

The teams which finished ninth to 24th were thrown into a play-off stage to confirm the eight unseeded teams in the last-16 stage.

Who will Manchester United face in Europa League last 16?

As a result of finishing third in the league phase, Man United will either face the winners of the knockout phase play-off between the 13th and 14th seeds, or the 19th and 20th seeds. Which are: Galatasaray, AZ Alkmaar, Real Sociedad or Midtlylland.

With the second legs being played on Thursday, February 20, Tottenham’s potential opponents will be whittled down to two.

Ahead of the second-leg clashes this week, AZ hold a commanding 4-1 lead over Gala, while Real Sociedad welcome Midtlylland to Spain with a 2-1 first-leg advantage.

Man United will see their opponent confirmed during the last-16 draw on Friday, February 21.

The first leg of those ties will be played on either March 6, with the return fixtures a week later.