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Round of 16

First knockout round — 16 teams compete over two legs for a place in the Quarter Finals

About the Round of 16

Format: Two-legged ties — each team plays one home and one away match. The team with the higher aggregate score advances to the Quarter Finals.

Tiebreaker: If aggregate scores are level, extra time and penalties determine the winner. The away goals rule was abolished in 2021.

Draw: The Round of 16 draw seeds group winners against runners-up from different groups, with restrictions on same-association clashes.

Follow the UEFA Europa League Round of 16. See fixtures, results, and aggregate scores as 16 teams battle for a place in the Quarter Finals.

The Round of 16 features 16 teams — the top 8 from the league phase plus 8 playoff winners. Ties are played over two legs, home and away.

The team with the higher aggregate score advances to the Quarter Finals. If level, extra time and penalties decide.

The Round of 16 often produces exciting matchups between teams from different leagues and styles of play.

Group winners are seeded and drawn against playoff winners, with restrictions on same-association clashes.

How many teams are in the Europa League Round of 16?

16 teams compete in the Round of 16 — 8 group winners and 8 playoff winners.

How does the Round of 16 draw work?

Group winners are seeded and drawn against playoff winners, with restrictions on same-association clashes.

What happens if the aggregate score is level?

If aggregate scores are level after two legs, extra time and penalties determine the winner.

When are Round of 16 matches played?

Round of 16 matches are typically played in March.

Key Matchups

The Round of 16 often produces exciting matchups between teams from different leagues and styles of play.

Group winners are seeded and drawn against playoff winners, with restrictions on same-association clashes.

• 8 ties — 16 teams

• Two-legged format — home and away

• Aggregate score determines winner

• Away goals rule abolished

• Extra time and penalties if level

Frequently Asked Questions

How many teams are in the Europa League Round of 16?

16 teams compete in the Round of 16 — 8 group winners and 8 playoff winners.

How does the Round of 16 draw work?

Group winners are seeded and drawn against playoff winners, with restrictions on same-association clashes.

What happens if the aggregate score is level?

If aggregate scores are level after two legs, extra time and penalties determine the winner.

When are Round of 16 matches played?

Round of 16 matches are typically played in March.