TEAMS in the Europa League will soon find out who they face in the round of 32, with those knocked out of the Champions League joining the competition.
Sides that finished third in their groups in Europe’s number one competition will drop down to the Europa League and have a chance at a European title.
With the round of 32 set to be underway, those who topped their Europa League groups will head straight for the round of 16 and leave the runners up to compete against eight teams from the Champions League group stages.
And now, we will find out who faces who as there are some potential mouth watering ties.
When is the Europa League round of 32 draw?
The Europa League round of 32 will be taking place on Monday, November 7.
It is scheduled to get underway 12pm UK time – 1pm local time.
This will be hosted at the House of European Football in Nyon, Switzerland.
Where can I watch the Europa League round of 32 draw?
The draw will be live on UEFA’S official YouTube channel.
Or as an alternative, the draw will be broadcasted on the UEFA’S official website.
How does the draw work?
The draw will feature 16 teams as eight Europa League group stage runners up take on eight third placed sides from the Champions League.
So far only Barcelona and Sevilla are confirmed to be third placed finishers and will participate in the Europa League, sure to be two of the favourites for the trophy.
The eight runners up from the Europa League group stage will be seeded and the eight Champions League sides are unseeded.
Clubs from the same association are unable to be drawn against each other, avoiding any clashes between teams in the same country.
Who has qualified so far?
Barcelona and Sevilla are the only two teams to qualify so far, being confirmed as third placed finishers in their Champions League groups.
