The usual format of UEFA Europa League deviates this year after the group stage. The eight leaders groups advance directly to the round of 16; However, the eight seconds have another obstacle to overcome.
FIRST MATCHES
The first phase of this preliminary round will be played on Thursday February 17 at 18:45 CET the following matches will be played: Barcelona – Napoli, Zenit – Betis, Dortmund – Rangers, Sheriff – Braga
Once these matches are over, at 21:00 CET, the others will be played: Seville – Dinamo Zagreb, Atalanta – Olympiacos, Leipzig – Real Sociedad, Porto – Lazio
RETURN MATCHES
This preliminary round will resume on Thursday February 24 at 18:45 CET with the matches to be played between: Dinamo Zagreb – Sevilla, Olympiacos – Atalanta, Real Sociedad – Leipzig, Lazio – Porto
At 21:00 CET, they will play: Napoli – Barcelona, Betis – Zenit, Rangers – Dortmund, Braga – Sheriff