The UEFA Europa League knockout phase play-off draw has thrown up some intriguing ties, including Porto v Roma and Fenerbahce v Anderlecht. There was no British involvement in the draw, with Manchester United, Tottenham and Rangers booking their spots in the knockout stage proper courtesy of top-eight finishes. The last 16 draw takes place on February 21 once the play-off winners have emerged. The winner will meet Lazio or Athletic Club in the Round of 16, so there is already excitement about a potential derby della Capitale in March.
Lazio finished at the top of the Europa League table and will learn their opponents in the Round of 16 during a draw on February 21.
Roma qualified for the Europa League knockout playoff by finishing 15th in the league phase.
The Giallorossi collected three victories, three draws and two defeats in the opening phase of the competition.
Last night, they secured a crucial victory for the qualification, beating Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 at the Stadio Olimpico
