As is the same in UEFA's premier competition, the top eight teams from the league phase earn a spot in the Europa League round of 16. The remaining 16 teams must play a two-legged

The draw for the knockout playoff round of the new-look UEFA Europa League is upon us. Here's when it takes place and how it works.

How does the UEFA Europa League play-off draw work? When is it? Who could Manchester United, Spurs and Rangers face? Who could play who?

A Closer LookFootball enthusiasts and clubs alike are setting their sights on the highly anticipated UEFA Europa League knockout stage draw. Scheduled

As is the same in UEFA's premier competition, the top eight teams from the league phase earn a spot in the Europa League round of 16. The remaining 16 teams must play a two-legged playoff to advance. The bottom 12 teams were eliminated from UEFA competition completely. Check out the final league phase table below.

Manchester United, Tottenham and Rangers all have something at stake on what promises to be a thrilling final day of the Europa League league phase.

Tottenham have confirmed their place in the last 16 of this season's Europa League. In the new league phase format, the top eight teams progress straight through to the last 16 and avoid two extra games in a knockout round play-off tie.