Tottenham, despite dealing with injuries, secured a 3-0 win against Elfsborg, while Rangers saw off Union Saint-Gilloise 2-1 at Ibrox. These victories ensured that both clubs advanced directly to the last 16, avoiding the extra hurdle of the knockout play-offs.
Teams Through to the Last 16:
- Lazio
- Athletic Bilbao
- Manchester United
- Tottenham
- Eintracht Frankfurt
- Lyon
- Olympiakos
- Rangers
Teams Entering the Knockout Phase Play-Offs:
- Bodo/Glimt
- Anderlecht
- FCSB
- Ajax
- Real Sociedad
- Galatasaray
- Roma
- Ferencvaros
- Viktoria Plzen
- Porto
- Midtjylland
- Union Saint-Gilloise
- AZ Alkmaar
- PAOK
- Twente
- Fenerbahce
These teams will compete for the remaining last-16 spots in two-legged play-offs.
Eliminated Teams:
- Braga
- Elfsborg
- Hoffenheim
- Besiktas
- Maccabi Tel Aviv
- Slavia Prague
- Malmo
- Rigas FC
- Ludogorets
- Dynamo Kyiv
- Nice
- Qarabag
With the knockout stage now set, excitement builds as the remaining teams vie for Europa League glory. The play-offs promise intense matchups, while the last-16 qualifiers will be watching closely to see who joins them in the next round.