Conference League Last 16 Draw: Date, Time, and Qualified Teams

The Europa Conference League is nearing an exciting phase as the draw for the knockout rounds approaches. Teams are vying for a place in the last 16, with important matches taking place this week. Clubs like Crystal Palace will find out their potential paths to the final in Leipzig, scheduled for May.

Conference League Last 16 Draw: Date and Time

The draw for the Conference League last-16 will occur on Friday, 27 February, at 1 PM GMT. This timing translates to 2 PM local time in Nyon, where the event will take place.

How to Watch the Draw

Qualified Teams for the Last 16

The last-16 teams include the top eight clubs from the league phase of the Conference League:

• Strasbourg
• Rakow Czestochowa
• AEK Athens
• Sparta Praha
• Rayo Vallecano
• Shakhtar Donetsk
• Mainz
• AEK Larnaca

Teams Advancing via Play-Offs

The bottom half of the league phase teams, ranked ninth to 24th, entered the play-offs to secure their spot in the knockout rounds. The second legs of these play-offs are being held this week. Notable matchups include:

• Zrinksji Mostar 1-1 Crystal Palace
• Sigma Olomouc 1-1 Lausanne FC
• Drita 2-3 NK Celje
• Jagiellonia Bialystok 0-3 Fiorentina
• KF Shkendija 0-1 Samsunspor
• Omonoia 0-1 Rijeka
• Noah 1-0 AZ Alkmaar
• KuPS 0-2 Lech Poznan

Match Permutations for Last 16 Draw

Here are the potential matchups for the last-16 draw based on the teams’ performances:

• Strasbourg and Rakow Czestochowa will face winners of Omonoia/Rijeka or Fiorentina/Jagiellonia.
• AEK Athens and Sparta Praha will contend with Noah/AZ Alkmaar or FC Drita/NK Celje.
• Rayo Vallecano and Shakhtar Donetsk may play against KF Shkendija/Samsunspor or KuPS/Lech Poznan.
• Mainz and AEK Larnaca will be drawn with Zrinksji Mostar/Crystal Palace or Sigma Olomouc/Lausanne.

Upcoming Match Dates

The matches for the last 16 will occur in mid-March. Key dates include:

Excitement is building in the Europa Conference League as teams prepare for the pivotal knockout rounds. Fans should stay tuned for the draw and the imminent match-ups ahead.