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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?
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?
What is the reward for the winner of the UEFA Europa League?
What is the reward for the winner of the UEFA Europa League?
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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Study Notes
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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Test your knowledge of the UEFA Europa League, an annual club football competition organized by UEFA. Learn about its history, format, and rules.