Which British clubs advanced in the Europa League?

Aston Villa directly advanced to the last-16, while Nottingham Forest and Celtic will compete in the play-offs.

Who are Aston Villa's potential opponents in the last-16?

Aston Villa could face Red Star Belgrade, Celta Vigo, PAOK, or Lille in the last-16.

Who will Nottingham Forest play in the Europa League play-offs?

Nottingham Forest is scheduled to play against either Fenerbahce or Panathinaikos in their play-off tie.

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Villa & Celtic Advance, Forest Faces Play-Offs

30 Jan

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Summary

Aston Villa secured direct passage to the Europa League last-16.
Nottingham Forest will compete in the play-offs after missing top spots.
Celtic also enters the play-offs as an unseeded team.

Villa & Celtic Advance, Forest Faces Play-Offs

Aston Villa has directly secured their place in the Europa League last-16. The English club achieved this by finishing second in their group, despite a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory against Salzburg on the final matchday. Unai Emery's side will now await the winners of specific play-off ties.

Nottingham Forest, though they secured a 4-0 win against Ferencvaros, ultimately missed out on direct progression. Their 13th-place finish means they will enter the play-offs as a seeded team, ensuring home advantage in the second leg of their tie.

Scottish club Celtic will also feature in the play-offs. They qualified as an unseeded team, finishing 21st in the standings. Rangers have already been eliminated from the competition.