🟠 UEFA Europa League
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UEFA Europa League — what it is and how it works
The Europa League is UEFA's second-tier club competition. Founded in 1971 as the UEFA Cup, it was renamed in 2009. The winner qualifies directly for the Champions League, which turned it into a genuine target rather than a consolation prize.
Format and competition system
36-team league phase, a knockout play-off round and two-legged ties up to a single-match final.
Honours and dominant teams
Sevilla is the most successful club in the competition, with an unmatched run of finals won.
Frequently asked questions about UEFA Europa League
What does the winner get?
Besides the trophy, a direct place in the following season's Champions League league phase.