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The group stage of the Europa League is drawing to a close, with Arsenal and Leicester already qualified for the knockout stage. Here’s what you need to know about the round of 32.
When is the draw for the Europa League round of 32?
The draw will take place at noon on Monday, December 14 in Nyon, after the draw for the knockout stages of the Champions League. You can follow it through Sky Sports’ platforms.
Who has reached the last 32?
Arsenal are in pole position in Group B
Arsenal Y Leicester to have secured qualification, while Tottenham and Rangers are in a strong position to qualify.
However, winless Celtic are out of the competition after their latest 4-1 loss at Sparta Prague.
Elsewhere, Rome Y Hoffenheim he also qualified for the last 32.
What is the giveaway format?
The draw will consist of 12 group champions, 12 group runners-up and eight third-party teams from the Champions League that will advance to the knockout phase of the Europa League.
The clubs will be divided into two boats, with the 12 group winners and the top four third-ranked teams in the UEFA Champions League group stage all seeded.
No team can play against a club from its Europa League group or a team from the same national federation at this stage.
Ties will be played over two matches, with the seeds at home in the second leg matches.
When will the games be played?
February 18, 2021: Round of 32 first leg matches
February 25, 2021: 32 second leg round
What are the other key dates?
December 3: Round five of the group stage
December 10: Matchday 6 of the group stage
February 18 and 25, 2021: Round of 32
March 11-18, 2021: Round of 16
April 8 and 15, 2021: Quarter finals
April 29 and May 6, 2021: Semifinals
May 26: Final (Gdansk, Poland)
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