UEFA Europa League Fixture Round of 16: When and where to watch
The UEFA Europa League Round of 16 is almost upon us, with some mouth-watering fixtures set to take place. With the competition now in its knockout stage, every match is a do-or-die affair, with the stakes higher than ever before. Here is a breakdown of the fixtures and where to watch them.
Firstly, let's take a look at the fixtures. There are a total of eight matches that will be played over two legs, with the winners advancing to the quarterfinals. Here are the fixtures:
March 10
- Shakhtar Donetsk vs Roma
- Molde FK vs Granada CF
- Olympiacos vs Arsenal
- Dinamo Zagreb vs Tottenham Hotspur
March 11
- Young Boys vs Ajax
- Dynamo Kyiv vs Villarreal CF
- Manchester United vs AC Milan
- Slavia Prague vs Rangers
Now let's move on to where to watch these exciting fixtures. In the UK, BT Sport has the rights to broadcast Europa League matches, so if you have a subscription to BT Sport, you will be able to watch all of the matches live.
In the US, the Europa League matches are broadcast on CBS All Access, which requires a subscription. However, some of the matches may also be shown on the CBS Sports Network.
For viewers in Canada, the matches will be broadcast on DAZN, which is a subscription-based streaming service.
In Australia, the matches will be shown on beIN Sports, which is available on Foxtel or as a standalone streaming service.
Viewers in India can catch the matches on Sony TEN or Sony SIX, which are available on most cable and DTH platforms.
For those who don't have access to these broadcasters, there are also a number of online streaming options available. These include websites such as FirstRowSports and VIPLeague, although the legality of these sites is questionable.
In conclusion, the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 promises to be an exciting stage of the competition, with some intriguing fixtures on the horizon. With a range of broadcasters and online streaming options available, fans from around the world will be able to tune in and watch the action unfold.
Europa Group stage winners:
The Europa League group stage has come to an end, with the 24 teams that will advance to the knockout stage now confirmed. Let's take a look at the group stage winners:
Group A: Roma - The Italian giants topped their group with ease, winning all six of their matches and finishing eight points ahead of second-placed Young Boys.
Group B: Arsenal - The Gunners finished top of their group with 18 points from six matches, scoring 20 goals in the process.
Group C: Bayer Leverkusen - The German side topped their group with 15 points, winning five of their six matches.
Group D: Rangers - The Scottish champions finished top of their group with 14 points, winning four matches and drawing two.
Group E: PSV Eindhoven - The Dutch side won four of their six matches to finish top of their group with 12 points.
Group F: Napoli - The Italian side finished top of their group with 11 points, winning three matches and drawing two.
Group G: Leicester City - The Premier League side won four matches and drew two to finish top of their group with 14 points.
Group H: AC Milan - The Italian giants finished top of their group with 13 points, winning four matches and drawing one.
Group I: Villarreal - The Spanish side topped their group with 13 points, winning four matches and drawing one.
Group J: Tottenham Hotspur - The Premier League side won four of their six matches to finish top of their group with 13 points.
Group K: Red Bull Salzburg - The Austrian side won all six of their matches to finish top of their group with 18 points.
Group L: Hoffenheim - The German side finished top of their group with 16 points, winning five matches and drawing one.
These 12 group winners will be joined by the four best third-placed teams from the Champions League group stage, as well as eight teams that finished second in their Europa League groups, in the Round of 32. The knockout stage of the competition promises to be exciting, with some mouth-watering ties on the horizon.