Europa League: Current standings,Eliminated Teams,and Upcoming Schedule
The Europa League group stage is nearing its conclusion,with several teams securing their spots in the knockout rounds while others face elimination. As of January 21, 2026, the confirmed teams advancing to the play-off round include Bayer Leverkusen, Atalanta, Brighton & Hove Albion, Roma, Slavia Prague, Rangers, Liverpool, and West Ham United. Further teams progressing directly to the round of 16 are Marseille, Sporting CP, Real Betis, and Villarreal.
Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Sporting Lisbon, and Tottenham Hotspur have also qualified for the next stage of the competition.
Two teams have officially been eliminated from the tournament: FC Kaisar Kyzylorda (Kairat Almaty) and Villarreal.
Kaisar suffered a heavy defeat against Club Brugge with a score of 4-1 UEFA, while Villarreal lost to Ajax with a score of 2-1 UEFA. Both teams currently sit at the bottom of their respective groups with onyl one point,confirming their exit from the competition after the seventh round of matches.
Play-off and Round of 16 Schedule
The play-off matches, determining the final teams for the Round of 16, will be played on February 17th & 18th and February 24th & 25th. The draw for these matches will take place on january 30th UEFA.
The Round of 16 will be held on March 10th & 11th and March 17th & 18th,following a draw on February 27th UEFA.
Key Takeaways
- Several teams have qualified for the Europa League knockout stages, including Bayer Leverkusen, Atalanta, and Liverpool.
- Kaisar Almaty and Villarreal have been eliminated from the competition.
- The play-off round draw is scheduled for january 30th.
- The Round of 16 matches will take place in March.
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