The 2024/25 UEFA Europa League has reached the business end, and after months of fierce competition, only 16 teams remain in the hunt for the coveted trophy. With the league phase and knockout play-offs wrapped up, the stage is set for an electrifying round of 16.
Here’s a look at the contenders:
Seeded Teams:
- Athletic Club (Spain)
- Eintracht Frankfurt (Germany)
- Lazio (Italy)
- Lyon (France)
- Manchester United (England)
- Olympiacos (Greece)
- Rangers (Scotland)
- Tottenham (England)
Unseeded Teams:
- Ajax (Netherlands)
- AZ Alkmaar (Netherlands)
- Bodø/Glimt (Norway)
- FCSB (Romania)
- Fenerbahçe (Turkey)
- Real Sociedad (Spain)
- Roma (Italy)
- Viktoria Plzeň (Czech Republic)
Each team has fought hard to get here:
Ajax battled past Union SG in a thrilling play-off, while Athletic Club dominated their group stage.
Eintracht Frankfurt, former Europa League winners, continue their strong European form.
Manchester United cruised through their group unbeaten, and Roma showed resilience in their knockout play-off win over Porto.
Tottenham and Lazio asserted their dominance in the group phase, setting up exciting prospects for the next stage.
With high stakes, passion, and prestige on the line, the road to the final promises unforgettable moments. Who will rise to the occasion and lift the trophy? The battle for European supremacy is just getting started!
