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The round of 16 of the Europa League promises to be very competitive this season, with shocks galore.
There are only 16 teams left in the race for the Europa League trophy this season. The dams delivered their verdict on Thursday evening and they were not too favorable to the Ligue 1 clubs. Only OM managed to do well.
The Marseillais managed to take out Shakhtar Donetsk by doing the job at the Vélodrome. On the other hand, Lens, Toulouse and Rennes have all fallen by the wayside.
The French teams have deserted the event, but the competition has not lost its interest. There are still some great customers left in the race and there are likely to be many shocks from the round of 16 stage.
Which teams are still in the Europa League race?
Teams from the play-offs:
Freiburg, Qarabag, AC Milan, Benfica, Sparta Prague, Sporting.
Teams from the group stage
West Ham, Brighton, Rangers, Atalanta, Liverpool, Villarreal, Slavia Prague, Bayer Leverkusen.
What possible opponents for OM
OM, who dream of winning their second continental trophy this season, may come across 8 different opponents. The Phocaeans can only challenge the teams which finished first in the group stage. A remake with Brighton is entirely possible.
On which channel to watch the Europa League draw?
You will be able to follow the progress of the Europa League draw this Friday from noon on the RMC Sport 1 channel. Streaming is also offered via RMC Access or on the official UEFA website.
Where and when will the Europa League final take place
The C3 final will be played this season in Dublin. It will be May 22.
Written by:
Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.
