Manchester United will discover their path through the knockout rounds of the Europa League this week as the playoff ties conclude ahead of Friday’s draw.
United did not win any of their first three games under Erik ten Hag, before interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy and Ruben Amorim steadied the ship.
Though United still left it late to defeat Viktoria Plzen and Rangers, a final victory over FCSB secured their place in the top eight.
United’s position in the bottom half of the Premier League table means victory in the Europa League is their best chance of returning to the Champions League next season.
And with no teams dropping into the Europa League from the Champions League this season, they will be among the favourites to go all the way.
Who Manchester United could face in Europa League last-16
After finishing as the fourth seeds in the league phase, Spurs are paired with third seeds Manchester United in the knockout bracket.
They know they will face either AZ Alkmaar, or the winner of the tie between Real Sociedad and Midtjylland.
The Dutch side defeated Galatasaray 6-3 on aggregate, while Sociedad lead Midtjylland 2-1 after the first leg.
When will Manchester United learn their last-16 opponents?
The Europa League draw for the last-16 takes place on Friday, February 21 at 12pm GMT.
As the seeded teams in the play-off draw, United will be at home in the second leg.
When will Manchester United play their last-16 Europa League tie?
The Europa League last-16 takes place across 6 and 13 March. As the seeded team, Manchester United will be at home in the second leg.
Europa League draw in full
Ferencváros vs Viktoria Plzen - to play Lazio or Athletic Club in last-16
Twente vs Bodo/Glimt - to play Olympiacos or Rangers in last-16
Union Saint-Gilloise vs Ajax - to play Eintracht Frankfurt or Lyon in last-16
AZ - to play Man Utd or Tottenham in last-16
Midtjylland vs Real Sociedad - to play Man Utd or Tottenham in last-16
FSCB - to play Eintracht Frankfurt or Lyon in last-16
Fenerbahce vs Anderlecht - to play Olympiacos or Rangers in last-16
Roma - to play Lazio or Athletic Club in last-16
