The draws for Europa League and Europa Conference League round of 16 just concluded in Nyon, Switzerland. That made our team at SportingPedia take a closer look and add an extra layer to provide you with a better picture of what to expect in the near future. We are providing not only the teams’ names, but also show each side’s market value and the financial differences between each couple. This approach offers a clearer understanding of the battles ahead, highlighting not only the pair with the greatest disparity in terms of financial power but also showcasing match-ups that are very well-balanced from an economic standpoint.
In the Europa League, fans were treated to an exciting list of fixtures as the last-16 draw was unveiled. Similarly, the Europa Conference League draw captivated audiences with its own set of intriguing battles. As a relatively newer addition to UEFA’s roster of competitions, the Conference League has quickly gained a reputation for its unpredictable nature and the opportunity it provides for smaller clubs to shine on the continental stage.
The first games are scheduled to take place on 7th of March and the return legs for a week later on 14th of March.
Europa League round of 16 draw
Europa League pair with the greatest combined value: Sparta Praha and Liverpool – €923.05 million
Europa League pair with the greatest disparity in value: Sparta Praha vs Liverpool – €813.75 million
Europa League most balanced pair: Marseille vs Villarreal – €21.15 million
Europa Conference League round of 16 draw
Europa Conference League pair with greatest combined value: Ajax and Aston Villa – €826.8 million
Europa Conference League pair with greatest disparity in value: Ajax vs Aston Villa – €419.3 million
Europa Coference League most balanced pair: Dinamo Zagreb vs PAOK – €0.25 million