The draw for the knockout playoff round of the new-look UEFA Europa League has been made. But how does this feed into the round-of-16 ties? When is the next draw? How does it all knit together?

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The draw for the knockout playoff round of the new-look UEFA Europa League is upon us. But who is taking part in this draw? Why are the league phase positions so important? And when is the next draw?