So the Europa league play-off draw is done and Forest will get an earlier look at Istanbul than the final, and Celtic have a trip to Germany.
The draw for the round of 16 will be held on 27 February 2026.
Europa League play-off draw in full
Here’s the full draw for the Europa League knockout play-offs, including which pathway each team is on.
Silver path:
- Ludogorets v Ferencvaros
- Panathinaikos v Viktoria Plzen
- GNK Dinamo v Genk
- PAOK v Celta
Orange path:
- Celtic v Stuttgart
- Fenerbahce v Nottingham Forest
- Brann v Bologna
- Lille v Crvena Zvezda
Who could Celtic & Forest play in the last 16?
If Celtic get past Stuttgart, they will face either Sporting Braga or Porto in the last 16.
Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, will next play either Real Betis or FC Midtjylland if they beat Fenerbahce in the play-offs.
A draw for the last 16 will be made on 27 February.
Remember, Celtic and Forest will play each other in the last eight, should they win their next two ties in the Europa League.