Manchester United are safely through to the last 16 of this season's Europa League. In the new league phase format, the top eight teams progress straight through to the last 16 and avoid two extra games in a knockout round play-off tie.

Manchester United are aiming to seal a spot in the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 knockouts against FCSB on January 30. Despite their Premier League struggles since the start of 2025, the Red Devils have impressed on the European stage with three successive wins under Ruben Amorim,

Manchester United delivered the result that Ruben Amorim had demanded as they beat FCSB 2-0 to qualify for the Europa League last 16 stage. Already guaranteed a play-off place at the minimum, the United boss had urged his side to finish the job in Bucharest by sealing a top eight finish and watched his side do just that thanks to a much improved second half performance.