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Europa League permutations and fixtures in full for hectic League Phase finale

talksport.com, 28 January 2025, 14:35
The 2024/25 Europa League is edging closer to the knockouts, but there is still plenty to sort out in the last Gameweek.

Manchester United and Tottenham are very close to sealing their place in the last 16 of the revamped Europa League, but they aren't there yet.

Rangers have a spot in the play-offs but can still make it into the top eight.

The whole range of permutations for the Europa League are extremely complicated.

But here at talkSPORT.com, we have drilled into the possibilities for the British teams.

Europa League: Top-eight permutations

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The Italian side will seal top spot with just a point in their final game.

Man United are in fourth on 15 points and there are eight teams that can catch them, including their Matchday 8 opponents FCSB.

Of course, the Red Devils have already qualified for the knockout stages, but a place in the top eight ensures an easier draw and means they don't have to be involved in a play-off.

If they lose to FCSB, and other results go against them, United could end up finishing outside of the top eight.

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However, due to their superior goal difference, a draw would be enough for Ruben Amorim's side to get that top-eight spot.

A win would definitely secure United's place in the top eight, and should Eintracht Frankfurt and Lyon lose, they would finish second.

For Tottenham, it is a very similar story.

Spurs are currently sixth in the table on 14 points.

Ange Postecoglou's men can be caught by every side from Union Saint-Gilloise up, so there is a possibility that Spurs finish outside of the top eight.

Tottenham face Elfsborg at home, knowing that a win guarantees a top-eight spot.

They could even claim second if United, Lyon, Eintracht Frankfurt and Athletic Bilbao lose.

A draw would also be fine for Spurs as long as Anderlecht and FCSB don't win.

They would then need Galatasaray and Bodo/Glimt to miss out on three points.

Viktoria Plzen and Olympiacos could also catch Spurs if they win and there is a two-goal swing.

A defeat for Tottenham would leave them open to be caught by all of the above, plus Rangers, AZ Alkmaar and Union Saint-Gilloise.

Rangers have already sealed a spot in the play-off phase, but a chance of finishing in the top eight is possible.

Philippe Clement's men are currently 13th and face Union Saint-Gilloise at home next.

The Belgian side are just below the Gers in the table on goal difference.

For Rangers to reach the top eight, they have to win their match at Ibrox.

A draw or defeat would end all hopes of the Scottish giants avoiding the play-offs.

But if they win, they would move onto 14 points.

From there, they would likely need Lyon, Tottenham, Anderlecht and FCSB to lose because there are several teams ahead of them in the table.

The Gers have a decent goal difference of five, which is better than Galatasaray, Bodo/Glimt, Viktoria Plzen and Olympiacos.

So for Rangers to avoid a play-off spot, they have to better the result of four of the teams above them.

Europa League: Elimination permutations

Six teams are already eliminated from the Europa League, but there is a huge chance that Porto go out.

The Portuguese giants are currently 25th, while Braga and Hoffenheim are also in danger.

Roma and Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce are just about in the final play-off places, but defeats for either would leave them in huge danger of being eliminated.

Porto could make the play-offs if they draw and Ferencvaros, Fenerbahce and Besiktas lose because of their superior goal difference.

However, a win would guarantee their place in the next round.

The same is the case for Roma and Fenerbahce.

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Europa League: Gameweek eight fixtures

All game taking place on Thursday, January 30 and kicking off at 8pm.

Ajax vs Galatasaray

Anderlecht vs Hoffenheim

Athletic Bilbao vs Viktoria Plzen

Braga vs Lazio

Dynamo Kiev vs FK RFS

FC Twente vs Besiktas

FCSB vs Manchester United - live on talkSPORT 2

Ferencvaros vs AZ Alkmaar

Lyon vs Ludogorets

Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Porto

Midtjylland vs Fenerbahce

Nice vs Bodo/Glimt

Olympiacos vs Qarabag

Rangers vs Union Saint-Gilloise

Roma vs Eintracht Frankfurt

Real Sociedad vs PAOK

Slavia Prague vs Malmo

Tottenham vs Elfsborg - live on talkSPORT

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