The knockout phase of the 2011–12 UEFA Europa League began on 14 February with the round of 32, and concluded on 9 May 2012 with the final at National Arena in Bucharest, Romania. Times up to 24 March 2012 (round of 32 and round of 16) are CET (UTC+01:00), thereafter (quarter-finals and beyond) times are CEST (UTC+02:00).