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UEFA Europa League Matchday 8 key questions: When are final league phase matches? Play-off format, bracket explained


Published on 2025-01-27 08:25:20 - Eurosport
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  • The UEFA Europa League is nearing the end of its inaugural league phase, with only a jam-packed final matchday left to play as teams battle for qualification.

The article from Eurosport outlines the key details for the 2024-2025 UEFA Europa League season. It explains that the competition will feature a new format with a league phase instead of the traditional group stage, where 36 teams will play eight matches each. The top eight teams will automatically qualify for the round of 16, while teams ranked from 9th to 24th will enter a knockout round play-off. The article also discusses the tiebreakers for teams finishing with the same points, which include head-to-head results, goal difference, and goals scored in the league phase. Additionally, it mentions the dates for the final, set for May 21, 2025, at the Estadio de San Mames in Bilbao, Spain, and provides information on how teams can qualify for the competition, including through domestic league performance and European competition results.

Read the Full Eurosport Article at:
[ https://www.eurosport.com/football/europa-league/2024-2025/europa-league-when-final-league-phase-matches-what-if-teams-level-automatic-qualification-explained_sto20074524/story.shtml ]