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What is the ranking of the UEFA Europa League in European club competitions?
What is the ranking of the UEFA Europa League in European club competitions?
- Fourth-tier
- Top-tier
- Second-tier (correct)
- Third-tier
How many teams participate in the group stage of the UEFA Europa League?
How many teams participate in the group stage of the UEFA Europa League?
- 80 teams
- 64 teams
- 32 teams
- 48 teams (correct)
What is the reward for the winner of the UEFA Europa League?
What is the reward for the winner of the UEFA Europa League?
- Qualification for the UEFA Champions League knockout phase
- Qualification for the UEFA Super Cup
- Qualification for the UEFA Champions League group stage (correct)
- A cash prize
Which team has won the most UEFA Europa League titles?
Which team has won the most UEFA Europa League titles?
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Who holds the record for the most appearances in the UEFA Europa League?
Who holds the record for the most appearances in the UEFA Europa League?
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Who is the top scorer in the UEFA Europa League?
Who is the top scorer in the UEFA Europa League?
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UEFA Europa League
Overview
- Annual club football competition organized by UEFA
- Second-tier European club competition, ranking below the UEFA Champions League
- Founded in 1971 as the UEFA Cup, renamed to UEFA Europa League in 2009
Format
- 48 teams participate in the group stage
- Teams divided into 12 groups of 4 teams each
- Top two teams from each group advance to the knockout phase
- Knockout phase consists of two-legged ties, with the exception of the final
- Final is a single match played at a neutral venue
Qualification
- Winners of UEFA Europa League qualify for the UEFA Champions League group stage
- Winners also qualify for the UEFA Super Cup
Records and Statistics
- Most successful teams:
- Sevilla FC (Spain): 6 titles
- Juventus FC (Italy): 3 titles
- Most appearances:
- Giuseppe Bergomi (Italy): 96 appearances
- Top scorer:
- Henrik Larsson (Sweden): 40 goals
Notable Finals
- 2019: Chelsea FC (England) defeated Arsenal FC (England) 4-1
- 2018: Atlético Madrid (Spain) defeated Marseille (France) 3-0
- 2017: Manchester United FC (England) defeated Ajax (Netherlands) 2-0
UEFA Europa League Overview
- Annual club football competition organized by UEFA, ranking below the UEFA Champions League
- Founded in 1971 as the UEFA Cup, renamed to UEFA Europa League in 2009
Competition Format
- 48 teams participate in the group stage, divided into 12 groups of 4 teams each
- Top two teams from each group advance to the knockout phase
- Knockout phase consists of two-legged ties, with the exception of the final
- Final is a single match played at a neutral venue
Qualification and Prizes
- Winners of UEFA Europa League qualify for the UEFA Champions League group stage
- Winners also qualify for the UEFA Super Cup
Records and Statistics
Most Successful Teams
- Sevilla FC (Spain): 6 titles
- Juventus FC (Italy): 3 titles
Individual Records
- Giuseppe Bergomi (Italy): 96 appearances
- Henrik Larsson (Sweden): 40 goals
Notable Finals
2019
- Chelsea FC (England) defeated Arsenal FC (England) 4-1
2018
- Atlético Madrid (Spain) defeated Marseille (France) 3-0
2017
- Manchester United FC (England) defeated Ajax (Netherlands) 2-0
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