It’s Draw Time: Fenerbahçe Set to Discover Round of 16 Opponent
The UEFA Europa League play-off stage has concluded, and the teams advancing to the Round of 16 have been determined. Following the completion of the play-offs, anticipation now turns to the draw.
In the newly formatted competition, held for the first time in the 2024/25 season, the Europa League Round of 16 draw will take place on Friday, February 21, at UEFA’s headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland. So, when will the draw take place, and at what time will Fenerbahçe learn its next opponent?
UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE ROUND OF 16 DRAW DETAILS
After the completion of the league phase and play-offs, the Europa League’s second-tier club competition has finalized its Round of 16 participants. Fenerbahçe, having eliminated Belgian side Anderlecht with a 3-0 win at home and a 2-2 draw away, secured its place in the next round. The draw for the Round of 16 will take place on February 21 at 15:00 Turkish time (TSI) and will be broadcast live on UEFA’s official website.
WHEN WILL THE ROUND OF 16 MATCHES BE PLAYED?
The first-leg matches of the Europa League Round of 16 are scheduled for March 6, while the second-leg fixtures will take place on March 13. After these matches, the quarterfinalists of the tournament will be determined.
FENERBAHÇE’S POTENTIAL OPPONENTS
Having eliminated Anderlecht in the play-offs, Fenerbahçe will face either Greek club Olympiacos or Scottish side Rangers in the Round of 16 draw.
OLYMPIACOS & RANGERS’ SEASON PERFORMANCE
Olympiacos finished the Europa League league phase in 7th place, recording 4 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss. They suffered a 2-0 defeat away to Lyon and played a goalless draw at home against Twente.
Meanwhile, Rangers secured 4 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses in the group stage. The Scottish side lost 4-1 at home to Lyon and 2-1 away to Manchester United but managed a 2-1 victory over Belgian club Union Saint-Gilloise. Additionally, Olympiacos and Rangers faced off in Greece during the league phase, with the match ending in a 1-1 draw.
