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Follow the 36-team table and see who's on course for qualification to the knockouts.
Track teams dropping from the Champions League and how they shake up the competition.
The 2025/26 UEFA Europa League uses the same innovative "Swiss Model" format as the Champions League. 36 teams compete in a single league phase, each playing 8 matches against different opponents (4 home, 4 away). The race for the top 8 is fiercer than ever.
The top 8 teams in the league phase qualify directly for the Round of 16. Teams finishing 9th to 24th enter a two-legged playoff round. The 2026 Final will be held at San Mamés in Bilbao, Spain.
Teams finishing 25th-36th in the UCL League Phase drop into the Europa League knockout playoffs. This adds unpredictable drama as giants falling from the Champions League meet established Europa League contenders.
From historic clubs like Ajax and Feyenoord to Spanish sides like Real Betis and Villarreal, FootyChat covers every Thursday night fixture. Get live reactions, tactical debates, and post-match analysis.