The UEFA Europa League has announced its matchups for the Round of 16, quarter-finals, and semi-finals for the 2025/26 season. This draw took place in Nyon, Switzerland, on February 27, 2026. Teams from various countries will compete with hopes of advancing to the final.
Europa League Round of 16 Matches
The draw has set up exciting matches in the Round of 16:
- Ferencváros (Hungary) vs. Braga (Portugal)
- Panathinaikos (Greece) vs. Real Betis (Spain)
- Genk (Belgium) vs. Freiburg (Germany)
- Celta (Spain) vs. Lyon (France)
- Stuttgart (Germany) vs. Porto (Portugal)
- Nottingham Forest (England) vs. Midtjylland (Denmark)
- Bologna (Italy) vs. Roma (Italy)
- Lille (France) vs. Aston Villa (England)
Quarter-Final and Semi-Final Draws
Following the Round of 16, the quarter-final matches were determined as follows:
- Ferencváros/Braga vs. Panathinaikos/Real Betis
- Genk/Freiburg vs. Celta/Lyon
- Stuttgart/Porto vs. Nottingham Forest/Midtjylland
- Bologna/Roma vs. Lille/Aston Villa
The semi-finals will feature:
- Ferencváros/Braga/Panathinaikos/Real Betis vs. Genk/Freiburg/Celta/Lyon
- Stuttgart/Porto/Nottingham Forest/Midtjylland vs. Bologna/Roma/Lille/Aston Villa
Match Dates
Key dates for the Europa League knockout phase are as follows:
- Round of 16: March 12, 18 & 19, 2026
- Quarter-finals: April 9 & 16, 2026
- Semi-finals: April 30 & May 7, 2026
- Final: May 20, 2026 (Istanbul)
Final Venue
The final match will be held at Beşiktaş Park in Istanbul. This prestigious event is scheduled for May 20, 2026, showcasing the best teams in European football.
Draw Procedures
The European governing body conducted the draw for the knockout phases carefully. The pairings were based on club rankings at the end of the league phase. This method ensured a competitive balance throughout the tournament.
These upcoming matches promise to deliver thrilling football. Teams such as Lille and Aston Villa look to continue their path toward the coveted Europa League trophy.
