Porto vs Roma! Results of the Europa League playoff preliminary round draw

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Yesterday, the first-ever league stage of the UEFA Europa League concluded, and today the matchups for the preliminary playoff round have been determined. These matches will decide the final participants for the round of 16.

Europa League playoff preliminary round matchups

Twente - Bode/Glimt
Fenerbahce - Anderlecht
Union St Gilois - Ajax
PAOK - FCSB
AZ Alkmaar - Galatasaray
Middtjylland - Real Sociedad
Ferencvaros - Viktoria Plzen
Porto - Roma

The first-leg matches will take place on February 13, while the second legs are scheduled for February 20.

Reminder: Today also saw the draw for the Champions League preliminary playoff round, where the most highly anticipated clash will be between Real Madrid and Manchester City.

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