UEFA revealed the draw for the 2024-2025 Europa League today, August 30, showcasing some intriguing matchups.
This season introduces a new league phase, replacing the traditional group stage. Teams will face eight different opponents, split evenly between home and away matches, before entering the knockout rounds in early 2025. The top eight teams will advance directly to the last 16, while those finishing 9th to 24th will battle in a knockout playoff for a spot in the next round. Teams finishing below 24th will be eliminated with no chance to join the Conference League.
The new format expands the competition to 189 matches, with each team playing between 8 and 17 games. The Europa League kicks off on September 25-26 and will run until January 30. The final is set for May 21, 2025, at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, Spain.
Key matchups include Manchester United facing Porto, Tottenham playing Roma, and Rangers up against Tottenham and Manchester United.
