The Europa League knockout phase play-offs have been drawn, with Nottingham Forest and Celtic discovering their next opponents. Both British sides will compete in the two-legged ties scheduled for February.
Celtic secured their place in the play-offs after a comeback win over Utrecht at Parkhead on the final matchday of the league phase. They will face Bundesliga side Stuttgart in what is expected to be a challenging tie for the Scottish champions.
Nottingham Forest, who had already qualified mathematically, thrashed Ferencvaros 4-0 in their final league phase match. Sean Dyche's side have been drawn against Turkish giants Fenerbahce and will travel to Istanbul, which will also host the Europa League final.
Aston Villa were the only British side to finish in the top eight, earning a bye to the last 16. They will face one of Red Star Belgrade, Celta Vigo, PAOK or Lille, with the opponents confirmed in February. In the Champions League, Newcastle United will face Qarabag in the knockout play-offs after a final day draw with Paris Saint-Germain.
The first legs of the Europa League play-offs will be played on 19 February, with the return legs on 26 February. The eight winners will join the top-eight finishers in the round of 16 draw.
