Tottenham Hotspur will face AZ Alkmaar in the last-16 of the Europa League as their route to the final emerged after Friday’s draw.
Spurs finished an impressive fourth in the new and extended group phase of the competition, meaning they were seeded for the draw in Nyon.
Despite their poor form domestically, Ange Postecoglou’s team finished the group phase strongly with victories over Hoffenheim and Elfsborg.
Tottenham’s last involvement in the competition, in 2020-21, saw them reach the last-16 where they were knocked out by Dinamo Zagreb.
Let’s see how Tottenham could make the final in Bilbao on 21 May.
Who will Tottenham face in the last 16?
Tottenham will face AZ Alkmaar in the last 16.
AZ Alkmaar defeated Galatasaray in the knockout phase play-offs, 6-3 on aggregate.
What is Tottenham’s route to the final?
The draw also confirmed the entirety of the Europa League knockout bracket.
Tottenham know that if they beat AZ Alkmaar in the last-16, they will face either Ajax or Eintracht Frankfurt in the quarter-finals. The first leg would be at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Should Spurs make it to the semi-finals, they will face either Viktoria Plzen, Lazio, Bodo/Glimt or Olympiacos. The first leg would be at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The final is on 21 May at the San Mames in Bilbao.
When will Tottenham play their last-16 tie?
Tottenham will play the first leg of their last-16 match away from home at AZ Alkmaar on 6 March and then the second leg at Tottenham Hotspur stadium on 13 March.
Europa League last 16 draw in full
Bodo/Glimt vs Olympiacos
Ajax vs Eintracht Frankfurt
Viktoria Plzen vs Lazio
AZ Alkmaar vs Tottenham
Real Sociedad vs Man Utd
Fenerbahce vs Rangers
FSCB vs Lyon
Roma vs Athletic Club
What are the Europa League knockout matchdays?
Round of 16: 6 & 13 March 2025
Quarter-finals: 10 & 17 April 2025
Semi-finals: 1 May & 8 May 2025
Final: 21 May 2025 (San Memes, Bilbao)
