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When is the Europa League draw for the round of 16?

The draw for the round of 16 of the 2018-19 UEFA Europa League will be made at midday GMT / 7 a.m. ET on Friday, Feb. 22.

There is no seeding or country protection, and that means teams from the same national association can face each other.

First-leg ties will be played on Thursday, March 7 with the return legs on Thursday, March 14.

The draw for the quarterfinals will then take place after these ties on Friday, March 15.

Quarter-finals: April 11 & 18
Semifinals: May 2 & 9

The final will take place in Azerbaijan at the Olympic Stadium in Baku on Wednesday, May 29.

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