Europa League round of 16: Stuttgart draw Porto, Freiburg face Genk | OneFootball

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·27 February 2026

Europa League round of 16: Stuttgart draw Porto, Freiburg face Genk

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Freiburg will face Genk and Stuttgart have been paired with Porto in the Europa League round of 16. Genk eliminated Dinamo Zagreb in the play-off and Porto finished fifth in the league phase.

Freiburg secured automatic passage after finishing in the top eight of the league phase. Stuttgart advanced by beating Celtic 4-2 on aggregate on Thursday evening.


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As Julian Schuster’s side finished in the top eight, they will host the second leg. Stuttgart will play their return away.

If Freiburg progress, they will meet either Celta Vigo or Lyon in the next round. Stuttgart could face Nottingham Forest or Midtjylland.

The first legs are scheduled for 12th March, with the return fixtures on 19th March.

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