The draw for the Round of 16 of the UEFA Europa League was held on Friday, producing several high-profile and exciting matchups following the conclusion of the playoff round.
The standout tie of the round is an all-Italian clash between Bologna and AS Roma, setting up a fierce domestic battle on the European stage.
Europa League Round of 16 Draw
Ferencváros vs Braga
Panathinaikos vs Real Betis
Genk vs Freiburg
Celta Vigo vs Olympique Lyonnais
Stuttgart vs FC Porto
Nottingham Forest vs FC Midtjylland
Bologna vs AS Roma
Lille vs Aston Villa
The first-leg matches of the Round of 16 will be played on March 12, with the return legs scheduled for March 19.
The quarter-finals will take place on April 9 (first leg) and April 16 (second leg). The semi-finals are set for April 30 and May 7.
The competition will conclude with the final on May 20, 2026, at Beşiktaş Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey.




