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The 2024/25 Europa League season is set to bring more excitement with significant changes to its competition format. For the first time, the tournament will feature 36 teams, promising even more thrilling matchups across Europe. In this new format, each team will play eight matches during the group stage—four at home and four away.
New Format Details
The top 8 teams in the overall standings will automatically advance to the Round of 16. Meanwhile, teams placed 9th to 24th will compete in an additional Round of 32. Unfortunately, the remaining teams will see their European campaigns end at this stage.
| Stage | Qualification Criteria |
|---|---|
| Round of 16 | Top 8 teams in overall standings |
| Round of 32 | Teams ranked 9th to 24th |
| Eliminated | Teams ranked 25th to 36th (end of European campaign) |
Notable Absences and Teams to Watch
This season, no Polish team has qualified for the Europa League. Jagiellonia Białystok, who were close to making it, were eliminated by Ajax Amsterdam in the play-off round.
Despite this, the tournament will feature several high-profile clubs. Teams such as Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, AS Roma, and Lazio are set to compete, making this one of the most anticipated seasons yet.
Teams from the First Seeding Pot
| Team | Notable Opponents |
|---|---|
| Tottenham | Roma, Rangers FC, AZ Alkmaar, Ferencvarosi, Qarabag |
| Manchester United | Rangers, Porto, PAOK, Fenerbahce, Bodo/Glimt |
| AS Roma | Eintracht, Tottenham, Braga, AZ Alkmaar, Athletic Bilbao |
| Lazio | Porto, Ajax, Real Sociedad, Braga, Dynamo Kyiv |
Second Pot Teams and Their Rivals
| Team | Notable Opponents |
|---|---|
| Maccabi Tel Aviv | Ajax, Porto, Real Sociedad, Braga, Besiktas |
| Fenerbahce | Manchester United, Slavia Prague, Lyon, Athletic Bilbao |
| Ferencvarosi | Tottenham, Eintracht, AZ Alkmaar, Dynamo Kyiv |
Third and Fourth Pot Highlights
Teams from the third and fourth pots also include notable clubs like Union SG, Galatasaray, and Anderlecht, each set to face tough competition in their respective groups. With these changes, the 2024/25 Europa League season is shaping up to be one of the most competitive and unpredictable in recent years.
For more matchups, visit the Europa League Twitter update:
✅ Home and away opponents for Pot 1 teams 🏡✈️#UELdraw pic.twitter.com/RCjsL46sCn
— UEFA Europa League (@EuropaLeague) August 30, 2024
