Manchester United have learnt a little bit about their possible Europa League last-16 opponents after the Playoffs draw took place on Friday, January 31. United won't be a part of the playoffs as they finished 3rd in the league phase of the competition.

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.

Manchester United, Tottenham and Rangers are all in the hat for the last-16 after finishing in the top eight of the league phase, while 16 other teams will have to go through a play-off round to reach