The new-look Europa League round of 16 draw is almost upon us, with Arsenal and potentially Manchester United finding out their opponents. Here is when the draw takes place, and how it works for this season.
The second leg of the play-off fixtures take place this Thursday, with United hosting Barcelona in the highlight of the round.
The play-off round itself is new for this season, with the eight third-placed teams from the Champions League groups taking on the eight teams who finished second in their Europa League groups.
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The round does not involve the eight teams who won their Europa League groups, including Arsenal, as those sides earned their way automatically into the round of 16 stage.
But when is the draw and who will be involved? Here is all you need to know.
Europa League round of 16 draw: What is the UK start time and date?
The Europa League round of 16 draw will take place on Friday, February 24. It is scheduled to begin at 11am UK time.
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Unlike on other occasions, it does not occur on the same day as a Champions League draw, although does precede the draw for the next round of the Europa Conference League.
Europa League round of 16 draw: Is it on TV in the UK?
Yes, the draw is on TV in the UK. BT Sport 1 will be carrying live coverage of the draw at 11am, with their programme lasting for half an hour.
Europa League round of 16 draw: Is there a live stream?
Yes, UEFA will be live streaming the draw on their official website. The stream can be accessed via this link from 11am.
Europa League round of 16 draw: Who are the teams involved?
Eight teams are confirmed to be in the draw, with the other eight teams booking their place in the draw through the play-off round second leg ties on Thursday evening.
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The group stage winners will be seeded, with the play-off winners unseeded.
Group winners
- Arsenal (ENG)
- Betis (ESP)
- Fenerbahce (TUR)
- Ferencvaros (HUN)
- Feyenoord (NED)
- Freiburg (GER)
- Real Sociedad (ESP)
- Union Saint-Gilloise (BEL)
Play-off winners
- Ajax (NED) / Union Berlin (GER)
- Barcelona (ESP) / Manchester United (ENG)
- Juventus (ITA) / Nantes (FRA)
- Leverkusen (GER) / Monaco (FRA)
- Salzburg (AUT) / Roma (ITA)
- Sevilla (ESP) / PSV Eindhoven (NED)
- Shakhtar (UKR) / Rennes (FRA)
- Sporting CP (POR) / Midtjylland (DEN)
Topics: Europa League, Arsenal, Manchester United, Barcelona, UEFA
Ryan Smart