After United saw off FCSB 2-0 and Tottenham downed Elfsborg 3-0, both teams automatically qualified for the last-16 of the Europa League on Thursday night. Now, it has been revealed which teams, who have to duke it out in the play-offs, they could face following Friday's draw.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
United or Tottenham could face either AZ Alkmaar, Midtjylland, Real Sociedad, or Galatasaray in a two-legged last-16 tie in early to mid-March. This is a competition both teams have a good chance of winning but these sides could provide stern opposition in the round of 16.
EUROPA LEAGUE KNOCKOUT PHASE PLAY-OFF DRAW IN FULL
Ferencvaros vs Viktoria Plzen
Porto vs Roma
Galatasaray vs AZ Alkmaar
Real Sociedad vs Midtjylland
Ajax vs Union Saint-Gilloise
FSCB vs PAOK
Bodo/Glimt vs Twente
Fenerbahce vs Anderlecht
DID YOU KNOW?
After eight matches of the group stage, Lazio topped the table and United finished third with 18 points; while Spurs were a place and a point behind them in fourth. Incidentally, Sociedad came 13th, Galatasaray were 14th, AZ finished 19th and Midtjylland ended up in 20th. Play-off ties will be played on 13 and 20 February.
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WHAT NEXT?
United and Tottenham return to Premier League action on Sunday when they take on Crystal Palace and Brentford respectively.