Europa League: Which teams are through to the next round?

The Europa League last 16 is taking shape following the completion of Matchday 5 action on Thursday night. 

So, which teams are though to the round of 16?

• Leverkusen
• Lyon
• Monaco
• West Ham

Through to knockout play-offs:

• Betis
• Rangers

Confirmed top-two finish

• Frankfurt
• Galatasaray
• Lazio
• Olympiacos

How it works

The group stage was reduced from 48 to 32 teams – eight groups of four, following the introduction of the UEFA Conference League.

The eight group winners progress automatically to the round of 16.

There will be additional knockout round play-offs prior to the round of 16; these will be between the eight UEFA Europa League group runners-up and the eight third-ranked teams from the UEFA Champions League groups.

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