After the playoff round draw of the new-look Europa League, here's how it impacts the round of 16, the format and the rest of the bracket.

NYON, Switzerland — Draw made Friday for the knockout playoffs round in the Europa League: Feb. 13 Union Saint-Gilloise (Belgium) vs. Ajax (Netherlands) AZ Alkmaar (Netherlands) vs. Galatasaray (Turkey) Midtjylland (Denmark) vs. Real Sociedad (Spain)

The Champions League league phase is nearing its conclusion as teams, players and fans all around the world prepare for the next stage of competition.