The decisive second-leg matches of the UEFA Europa League knockout round playoffs are set to take place today, determining the final lineup for the round of 16.
According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, the remaining slots for the next phase of the tournament will be filled following tonight's high-stakes encounters. One of the night's most anticipated matches features Türkiye's Fenerbahce traveling to England to face Nottingham Forest, while Germany's Stuttgart hosts Scottish side Celtic.
UEFA Europa League: Playoff round, second-leg matches
Date: February 26
21:45. Ferencvaros (Hungary) – Ludogorets (Bulgaria)
First leg – 1:2
21:45. Viktoria (Czech Republic) – Panathinaikos (Greece)
First leg – 2:2
21:45. Stuttgart (Germany) – Celtic (Scotland)
First leg – 4:1
21:45. Crvena Zvezda (Serbia) – Lille (France)
First leg – 1:0
00:00. Genk (Belgium) – Dinamo (Croatia)
First leg – 3:1
00:00. Celta (Spain) – PAOK (Greece)
First leg – 2:1
00:00. Nottingham Forest (England) – Fenerbahce (Türkiye)
First leg – 3:0
00:00. Bologna (Italy) – Brann (Norway)
First leg – 1:0
The UEFA Europa League is the second-tier club competition in European football, serving as a vital platform for ambitious clubs to secure continental silverware and a direct path to the UEFA Champions League. The tournament has seen increased competitiveness in recent years, with top-tier teams from across Europe's major leagues vying for the title. Already, Porto, Braga (both Portugal), Midtjylland (Denmark), Betis (Spain), Freiburg (Germany), Lyon (France), Roma (Italy), and Aston Villa (England) have secured their places in the next round.
