
The UEFA Europa League knockout fixtures are set to commence on Thursday (February 16).
The pattern of the Europa League knockout matches have changed this season. The 8 third-placed teams of the UEFA Champions League group stage will be playing against the eight second-placed teams of the Europa League.
The winners of this two-legged play-off then qualify for the Round of 16 and meet the table toppers of the Europa League.
There will be some mouthwatering clashes in the Europa League this season. The play-off round are set to see some European giants playing as Barcelona, Manchester United, Ajax, and Juventus all are set to feature.
The matches will be played on February 16 and February 23 for the respective two legged ties.
Barcelona vs Manchester United
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Rennes
Ajax vs Union Berlin
Salzburg vs AS Roma
Sporting CP vs Midtjylland
Bayer Leverkusen vs AS Monaco
Sevilla vs PSV Eindhoven
Juventus vs Nantes
The flagship match of this tie is definitely going to be Barcelona and Manchester United. With the two familiar foes locking horns, albeit in the Europa League, the tensions will be high and both teams will be aiming to topple each other. Barcelona finished third in their Champions League group and would be keen to make amends in the Europa League. United, on the other hand, have an opportunity to win a continental trophy in the debut season of manager Erik ten Hag.

The serial winners of Europa League Sevilla will be clashing against Dutch giants PSV Eindhoven in a crunch tie of the play-offs.
The Europa League matches are slotted in two time slots. The first set of matches will be played from 11.15 PM, while the second set starting at 1.30 AM (early hours of Friday).
The matches will be broadcast Live on Sony Ten Network. Indian viewers can also live-stream the matches on Sony LIV app and website.