Europa League Last 16 Draw: Albion and Rangers Await Opponents

Friday 23 February marks a significant day for Albion and Rangers fans following their memorable wins in the Europa League. The draw for the last 16, to be held in Nyon, Switzerland at 11am GMT, will set the stage for the upcoming matches.

Seeded teams like Liverpool, West Ham United, Glasgow Rangers, Atalanta, Bayer Leverkusen, Slavia Prague, and Villarreal will learn their opponents, while the knockout qualifiers will also be part of the draw.

Albion secured their place in the last 16 by defeating Marseille 1-0 at Estadio San Mames in December. The possibility of another clash with Marseille looms if the draw pairs them again at this stage.

The Europa League last 16 fixtures will be played over two legs on March 7 and 14, with the group winners hosting the second leg matches.

In their European engagement, Rangers, under the guidance of Philippe Clement, finished on top in their group by beating Real Betis 3-2. This performance ensured they avoid certain seeded teams in the upcoming rounds.

With AC Milan, Roma, Benfica, Freiburg, Marseille, Sparta Prague, Sporting Lisbon, and Qarabag as potential opponents, Rangers face tough competition in the next phase.

Rangers’ history includes memorable matches against the likes of Benfica, Sporting, and Marseille, creating anticipation for the draw results.

Gurban Gurbanov’s Qarabag side represents a challenging prospect for Rangers with their diverse squad and recent successes in European competition, making them a team to watch out for.

As the anticipation builds for the Europa League last 16 draw, both Albion and Rangers await their fate, eager to continue their journey in the prestigious tournament.