Europa League 2022/23: Fixtures, draw dates, TV and final

Europa League 2022/23: Fixtures, draw dates, TV and final

The Europa League has reached the business end of the tournament with the knockout phase now underway.

There is plenty of Premier League interest in this season’s Europa League, with Arsenal and Manchester United amongst the favourites to lift the trophy in the final later this year.

But they will face stiff competition from the likes of Barcelona and Juventus, who are part of a stellar line-up of teams.

Here is everything you need to know about the Europa League 2022/23.

What are the Europa League play-off round fixtures?

The first legs of the play-off round fixtures took place on February 16, which included Manchester United’s 2-2 draw with Barcelona at the Camp Nou.

The second legs will be held on Thursday, February 23.

When is the Europa League Round of 16 draw?

The Round of 16 draw will be held on Friday, February 24.

The draw ceremony will start at 11am GMT at the House of European Football in Nyon, Switzerland.

The eight Europa League group stage winners will be drawn against one of the play-off round winners.

Clubs from the same association cannot be drawn against one another, while the group winners will play the second leg at home.

Will away goals count in the Europa League?

The away goals rule will not be used in this year’s Europa League, having been abolished ahead of the 2021/22 season.

UEFA decided to ditch the rule after consulting football stakeholders, with the view being that home advantage is not as important as it once was.

If scores are level on aggregate after the second leg, extra-time and if required, penalties, will be used to determine the winning team.

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