It was a strong night for British clubs in this year’s new-look Europa League, as Manchester United, Tottenham and Rangers all safely secured progression into the round of 16. A pair of second-half goals from Diogo Dalot and Kobbie Mainoo saw the unbeaten Red Devils overcome Romanian minnows FCSB, while academy graduates Dane Scarlett, Damola Ajayi and Mikey Moore hit the target for Spurs against Elfsborg.

Meanwhile, Rangers came out on top in front of a bouncing Ibrox crowd to seal a top-eight finish on goal difference, with Nicolas Raskin and Vaclav Cerny netting in a 2-1 win over Union SG. The British trio, plus Athletic Bilbao, Eintracht Frankfurt, Lazio, Lyon and Europa Conference League champions Olympiakos, must wait until the round of 16 draw on February 21 to find out their next opponents. But those sides that finished between ninth and 24th discovered their fate at this afternoon’s knockout phase play-off draw, held at UEFA’s headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland.

It took place shortly after the draw for the Champions League last 16 was made, where, among a host of intriguing ties, Manchester City were paired with defending champions Real Madrid. Ruben Amorim, Ange Postecoglou and Philippe Clement will no doubt have been watching on with interest to learn who their teams could be set to face in March when the battle commences for quarter-final berths. Ferencaros v Viktoria Plzen (Winner will face Lazio or Athletic Bilbao).

Porto v Roma (Winner will face Lazio or Athletic Bilbao). AZ Alkmaar v Galatasaray (Winner will face Man Utd or Tottenham). Midtjylland v Real Sociedad (Winner will face Man Utd or Tottenham). Union SG v Ajax (Winner will face Eintracht Frankfurt or Lyon). PAOK v FCSB (Winner will face Eintracht Frankfurt or Lyon). Twente v Bodo/Glimt (Winner will face Olympiakos or Rangers). Fenerbahce v Anderlecht (Winner will face Olympiakos or Rangers).

The seeded teams (named first above) will play at home in their respective second legs. Already through to round of 16: Athletic Bilbao, Eintracht Frankfurt, Lazio, Lyon, Manchester United, Olympiakos, Rangers, Tottenham. Eliminated: Braga, Elfsborg, Hoffenheim, Besiktas, Maccabi Tel Aviv, Slavia Prague, Malmo, Rigas FC, Ludogorets, Dynamo Kyiv, Nice, Qarabag. Atalanta got their hands on the trophy last season, bringing Bayer Leverkusen’s 51-game unbeaten run to an end in a memorable final at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium.

Ademola Lookman scored all three goals in a rampant 3-0 victory over Xabi Alonso’s side to inspire the Serie A outfit to their first ever piece of European silverware. The first legs of the knockout phase play-offs kick off on February 13. The return legs will be played the following week on February 20. The draws for the round of 16, quarter-final, semi-final of this year’s competition will all take place on February 21.

Round of 16: March 6 and 13. Quarter-finals: April 10 and 17. Semi-finals: May 1 and 8. Final: May 21 (held at Athletic Bilbao’s San Mames Stadium). For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Arrow MORE: Ange Postecoglou admits Radu Dragusin injury ‘didn’t look good’ in latest Spurs blow. Arrow MORE: Man Utd vs Crystal Palace: Latest team news, predicted lineup and injuries.