Europa League draw LIVE: Man Utd draw Barcelona in knockout round play-off
Juventus will take on Nantes, having failed to make it out of the Champions League groups
Manchester United will face Barcelona in a blockbuster Europa League knockout round play-off tie.
Erik ten Hag’s side finished second in their group, narrowly missing out on top spot to Real Sociedad despite a 1-0 win in Spain on the final matchday, and promptly drew the Catalan giants in what promises to be a mouth-watering tie for a place in the last 16.
Another big-name side to drop down from the Champions League, Juventus, drew French side Nantes, while Bayer Leverkusen take on Monaco in another intriguing tie and Jose Mourinho’s Roma face FC Salzburg.
The Europa League play-offs will be held over two legs, with matches played on 16 and 23 February. United will play the second leg against Barca at home at Old Trafford.
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Europa League play-off draw
Finally, RB Salzburg will take on Jose Mourinho’s Roma.
Europa League play-off draw
The Europa League specialists, Sevilla, who have won this competition six times are drawn against PSV Eindhoven.
Europa League play-off draw
Bayer Leverkusen are drawn against Monaco.
Europa League play-off draw
Ajax face Union Berlin in the fifth fixture of the round. Three to go.
Europa League play-off draw
Shakhtar Donetsk are the next team drawn out and they go up against Rennes.
Europa League play-off draw
Sporting CP will face on FC Midtjylland who are unbeaten in their last eight Europa League home games.
Europa League play-off draw
Juventus are out next and they will take on French side Nantes!
Europa League play-off draw
Barcelona are the first name out of the pot. They face Manchester United!
Good luck beating that clash. What a tie to come out first.
Europa League play-off draw
The Europa League runners-up will play the first legs away from the home and the second legs at home. No side can face another one from the same country.
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