There was a 50/50 probability Juventus and Milan would sq. off within the playoff, however that received’t be the case. The 2 Serie A sides will face Dutch groups as a substitute, PSV and Feyenoord respectively. The Bianconeri already beat the opponent within the group stage, topping them 3-1 at house. As a substitute, the Rossoneri are paired up with the membership they’re negotiating for with.
Atalanta will tackle Membership Brugge. The matches will happen between February eleventh and nineteenth. Lille or Aston Villa shall be subsequent for La Dea in the event that they get previous the Belgian facet.
Juventus and Milan are in the identical a part of the bracket as Inter and Arsenal. A Serie A conflict can be assured if each superior. It’ll be determined by one other draw on February twenty first.
“It’s higher to have prevented the assembly between Italian sides, however we respect Feyenoord and we mustn’t underestimate anyone. We wished to keep away from the playoff and made issues troublesome for ourselves. We’re all upset. Nevertheless, when others face us, their consideration is on the most stage. We should query ourselves as a result of we now have the qualities to bounce again. We now have to stay constructive, cancel what occurred, and have a look at the longer term with confidence.”
As a substitute, within the , Roma, which secured their berth within the closing spherical, should take care of Porto. There may very well be a derby on this case too. The winner of the playoff will face both Lazio or Athletic.