It means a trip to either Belarus or Belgium for the Italians, who scraped into the competition with a sixth-placed finish in Serie A.

Roma reached the last 16 of the Champions League last season but are one of a number of teams who must settle for a place in the inaugural Europa League this time around.

Deposed Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven, who were knocked out in the group stage of Europe's elite club competition last term, will take on either Cherno More of Bulgaria or Moldovan side Iskra-Stali.

Hamburg reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Cup last season and will be hoping to repeat that run this time around in the renamed competition.

They begin their Europa League campaign against either Randers of Denmark or Lithuanian side Suduva.

Copa del Rey runners-up Athletic Bilbao face a potentially tricky tie against Swiss opponents Young Boys.

Fenerbahce, another side to feature in last season's Champions League, have been drawn against Honved of Hungary.

Ligue 1 outfit Lille will travel to either Lithuanian side Kaunas or Sevojno of Serbia in the opening leg of their third qualifying round tie.

The opening legs will take place on July 30 with the return matches held on August 6.