VfB Stuttgart will meet FC Porto in the Europa League round of 16, while SC Freiburg will take on KRC Genk.
The draw was held on Friday in Nyon. VfB had successfully emerged from the play‑offs, defeating Celtic Glasgow without major difficulties. Freiburg earned a direct place in the round of 16 after a strong performance in their domestic league.
The remaining match‑ups are: Lille versus Aston Villa, Bologna versus Roma, Panathinaikos versus Real Betis, Ferencváros versus Sporting Braga, Celta Vigo versus Lyon, and Nottingham Forest versus FC Midtjylland.
