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Europa League Update: Teams Confirmed for Round of 16 and Knockout Play-Offs

Friday, January 23, 2026 | 5:46 AM WAT Last Updated 2026-01-23T13:46:18Z
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Europa League Update: Teams Confirmed for Round of 16 and Knockout Play-Offs

Following the conclusion of UEFA Europa League fixtures on Thursday, Dip Connect Online News reports on the clubs that have secured progression to the Round of 16 and the knockout phase play-offs.

Aston Villa and Lyon are the latest clubs to book their spots in the Round of 16, each amassing 18 points from seven matches. The pair currently top the Europa League standings after Thursday’s matches.

Teams confirmed for the Round of 16:

  • Aston Villa

  • Lyon

Teams confirmed for either the Round of 16 or the knockout phase play-offs:

  • Bologna

  • Braga

  • Celta Vigo

  • Crvena Zvezda

  • Fenerbahçe

  • Ferencváros

  • Freiburg

  • Genk

  • Midtjylland

  • Nottingham Forest

  • Panathinaikos

  • PAOK

  • Porto

  • Real Betis

  • Roma

  • Stuttgart

  • Viktoria Plzeň

The knockout phase play-offs are scheduled for February, with the Round of 16 set to take place in March.

Football fans across Europe now await the next stage, which promises high-stakes encounters leading up to the later rounds of the tournament.

Elijah Adeyemi