Thu Jan 30 19:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Spurs Secure Europa League Last 16 Spot, Face Tough Knockout Draw
**London, UK** – Tottenham Hotspur have secured their place in the UEFA Europa League round of 16 after a convincing 3-0 victory over Elfsborg on Thursday. The win, pushing their group stage total to 17 points, secured a fourth-place finish and automatic qualification.
However, the draw, scheduled for February 21st, presents a challenging prospect. Tottenham will be drawn against one of four teams emerging from a knockout play-off: Real Sociedad, Galatasaray, AZ Alkmaar, and Midtjylland. These teams finished lower in the group stages than Spurs. The play-off draw takes place tomorrow with the matches next month.
Despite the uncertainty, Spurs will be seeded for the round of 16, hosting the second leg on March 13th. The first leg is scheduled for March 6th. The club will face one of the four teams mentioned, in a two-legged tie to determine who will progress to the quarter-finals of the competition.
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