UEFA Europa League News And Result

Since 1971, the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has organized the UEFA Europa League, an annual club competition for qualifying European football teams (abbreviated UEL or UEFA EL). It is the second tier of European club football competitions, above the UEFA Conference League and below the UEFA Champions League. UEFA Europa League news and resultsThereplaced the Intercity Fairs Cup when it was first introduced as the UEFA Cup in 1971.

Before the Cup Winners' Cup was discontinued in 1999, the third tier competition was the UEFA Cup, which is why it is often referred to as the 'C3' to this day. Clubs earn a place in the competition based on their performances in domestic leagues and cups. UEFA Europa League news and resultsIn 1999 the UEFA Cup and Cup Winners' Cup no longer existed as separate competitions. Since the 2004/05 season, the knockout stage has been preceded by the group stage.