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Nottingham Forest and Celtic learn Europa League play-off opponents

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  • The Europa League knockout phase play-offs have been drawn, with teams finishing between ninth and 24th during the group phase involved.
  • Celetic will play Stuttgart in a tricky play-off, Fenerbahce host Nottingham Forest while Ludogoret’s opponents in the play-off round will be Ferencvaros
  • Other ties are PAOK vs Real Club Celta, Lille take on Red Star Belgrade, Panathinaikos face Viktoria Plzen, SK Brann will host Bologna and GNK Dinamo Zagreb will play Genk.
  • The winners of these eight ties will advance to the last-16 stage of the competition; fixtures will be played on 19 February and the second legs a week later on 26 February.
  • Top 8 placed sides, which include Lyon, Aston Villa, Real Betis and Roma, will find out their opponents in a draw on 27 February.
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