Out of both domestic cup competitions and facing a battle to qualify for the Champions League next season through the Premier League, it’s a tournament that offers the potential of some welcome silverware for Enzo Maresca.
The teams who finished in the top eight of the Conference League table have automatically qualified for the last-16 and they will be joined by the eight winners of the two-legged knockout phase play-off tie.
The last-16 draw for the Conference League takes place at 2pm GMT on Friday February 21, 2025 at the UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland.
Indeed, Chelsea won all eight of their games in the League phase of the competition and even their B-team look capable of going all the way.
With that in mind, here’s a look at all you need to know about the Conference League last-16 draw.
