These are the qualified teams for the Conference League play-offs and last 16

The 2023/24 Conference League group stage comes to an end. In its 3rd edition, the continental bronze medal competition is looking for its new champion, who will join Roma and West Ham in the hall of fame.

There are no Champions League teams here, but there are teams who have fallen out of the Europa League after finishing third in the standings. Here comes the important part of the season with old rockers and contenders for glory.

These are the qualified teams for the Conference League knockout stages:

Lille 

Paulo Fonseca's side left no room for doubt as they won Group A unbeaten. 14 points and a ticket to the round of 16 on the fast track.

Slovan Bratislava

The Slovakian team coached by Vladimir Weiss confirmed their presence in the Round of 32 with just one defeat, when they lost 2-1 to Lille in France. Kí Klaksvik and Olimpija Ljubljana were eliminated from Group A.

Maccabi Tel Aviv

The Israeli side settled for second place and a place in the last 32 of the Conference League. Zorya Luhansk and Breidablik, eliminated from the European adventure of the 2023-24 season.

KAA Gent

The Belgian side got through the group stage and are in the last 16 after beating Maccabi Tel Aviv in the final match. The match that decided the winner of Group B.

Viktoria Plzen

The Czech side have stolen the show throughout the group stage of the Conference League. Perfect record, in the round of 16 and candidates for everything. The best of the group stage.

Dinamo Zagreb

The Croatians did well enough with a goalless draw against Ballkani, who were eliminated from the Conference League as were Astana, who were held to a goalless draw by Viktoria Plzen in the Group C decider.

Brugge

The Belgians sealed their place in the last 16 after a remarkable group stage. Unbeaten and on a steady pace to the disappointment of their opponents. It was the team that put an end to Osasuna's dream.

Bodo Glimt

The Norwegian side were in Brugge's shadow, but will play in the Conference League round of 32 against opponents who have fallen out of the Europa League. Lugano and Besiktas, eliminated.

Aston Villa

Unai Emery's side bounced back after the defeat in Warsaw. In form in the Premier League and one of the favourites to win the 3rd edition of the Conference League. The round of 16 awaits them.

Legia Warszawa

The Poles stunned Aston Villa in the opener, but settled for second place in the end. They will face a Europa League opponent in the round of 32.

Fiorentina

The Italian team passed the final test against Ferencvaros and confirmed their top spot in the group. They will be in the round of 16 on the fast track and will avoid the Europa League sides. Another candidate to take into account.

Ferencvaros

They had the 1st place in their hands, but lost to Fiorentina in the last game. They were under the threat of an upset by Genk throughout the match. The Belgians and Cukaricki were eliminated.

PAOK

The Greek side went into the final matchday with their work done. Razvan Lucescu's team played a great role, and will avoid the Europa League elimination round. Total success in Thessaloniki.

Eintracht Frankfurt

The Germans did not expect to make it through the preliminary round after the group stage. Dino Toppmöller's side were one of the disappointments of the group stage. Aberdeen and Helsinki were eliminated.

Fenerbahce

The Turkish side, leaders and in the last 16 of the Conference League. Same points balance as the other qualified team, Ludogorets.

Ludogorets

The Bulgarian side, thanks to their three consecutive victories, earned the right to reach the Conference League play-offs ahead of the Round of 16. Nordsjaelland and Spartak Trnava were eliminated.

Qualified teams as third in their Europa League group

Olympiacos, Ajax, Real Betis, Sturm Graz, Union Saint-Gilloise, Maccabi Haifa, Servette and Molde FK.