The league phase of the Europa League has come to a close with Lazio topping the table on goal difference despite losing 1-0 to Braga on the final day of play. Tottenham and Manchester United have finished in the top eight to make it to the last 16 despite disappointing Premier League form while Rangers and Olympiacos were able to sneak into the top eight on the final day of this phase of play.

NYON, Switzerland — Draw made Friday for the knockout playoffs round in the Europa League: Feb. 13 Union Saint-Gilloise (Belgium) vs. Ajax (Netherlands) AZ Alkmaar (Netherlands) vs. Galatasaray (Turkey) Midtjylland (Denmark) vs. Real Sociedad (Spain)

Possible Europa League playoff and last-16 opponents ahead of Friday's draw: POSSIBLE PLAYOFF AND LAST-16 OPPONENTS: Ferencvaros or Porto will face AS Roma or Viktoria Plzen in the playoffs. The winners will meet either Lazio or Athletic Bilbao in the Round of 16.