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UEFA Europa League reaches knock-out stages
December 13, 2021 - The draw for the knockout round play-off in the UEFA Europa League has taken place in Nyon, Switzerland, as the tournament reaches the knockout stages. The UEFA Europa League group stage runners-up and third-ranked teams from the UEFA Champions League play off for the remaining berths in the Last 16.
The 2021-22 UEFA Europa League is the 51st season of Europe’s secondary club football tournament.
The winners of the tournament automatically qualify for the 2022-23 Champions League group stage, and earn the right to play against the winners of the 2021-22 Champions League in the 2022 UEFA Super Cup.
Clubs qualify for the competition based on their performance in their national league and cup competitions.