Conference League 2025/26: Round of 16 & Playoff Teams
- As the group stage of the 2025 UEFA Europa Conference League concludes, the path to the knockout rounds is becoming clearer.
- The Viola will face either Jagiellonia Białystok of Poland or Omonia Nicosia of Cyprus - a team with a familiar face in former player Stevan Jovetić - in...
- the Conference League offers a unique chance for clubs to compete on the European stage and vie for a coveted trophy.
Conference League Playoffs: Fiorentina Leads the Charge
As the group stage of the 2025 UEFA Europa Conference League concludes, the path to the knockout rounds is becoming clearer. Fiorentina has emerged as a strong contender, finishing atop their group and securing a favorable position as a top seed in the upcoming playoffs.
The Viola will face either Jagiellonia Białystok of Poland or Omonia Nicosia of Cyprus – a team with a familiar face in former player Stevan Jovetić – in the playoff round. This two-legged tie, scheduled for early 2026, will be a crucial test for Fiorentina’s ambitions in the competition.
Should Fiorentina successfully navigate the playoff round, they will then face a perhaps challenging opponent in the round of 16. Strasbourg of France or Raków Częstochowa of Poland - the top two teams from another qualifying group – await the winner of Fiorentina’s playoff tie.
The full picture of the qualifying teams and potential matchups is now available, allowing fans to anticipate the exciting clashes to come. The playoff draw, which will definitively determine the pairings, is scheduled for january 16th, 2026.
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