Europa League round of 16 draw: Man Utd to face Real Sociedad, Tottenham take on AZ Alkmaar
by Kwasi Asamoah · GHANA PAGEManchester United and Tottenham now know their opponents for the last 16 of the Europa League after the knockout stage draw.
Manchester United placed third in the league phase while Tottenham Hotspur placed fourth. United will play against Real Sociedad and Tottenham will take on AZ Alkmaar. Jose Mourinho will go back to the UK as coach of Fenerbahce to face Rangers.
EUROPA LEAGUE KNOCKOUT STAGE DRAW IN FULL
Last-16:
Viktoria Plzen vs Lazio
Bodo/Glimt vs Olympiacos
Ajax vs Eintracht Frankfurt
AZ Alkmaar vs Tottenham
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Real Sociedad vs Man Utd
FCSB vs Lyon
Fenerbahce vs Rangers
Roma vs Athletic Club
Quarter-finals:
Bodo/Glimt/Olympiacos vs Viktoria Plzen/Lazio
AZ Alkmaar/Tottenham vs Ajax/Eintracht Frankfurt
Roma/Athletic Club vs Fenerbahce/Rangers
FCSB/Lyon vs Real Sociedad/Man Utd
Semi-finals:
Winners of quarter-final 2 vs winners of quarter-final 1
Winners of quarter-final 3 vs winners of quarter-final 4
The first legs of the last-16 ties will take place on March 6, with the return fixtures being held a week after. This year’s final will take place at Bilbao’s San Mames on May 21 in Spain.