The Europa League is back for the 2023/24 season, with a new format and new favorites. The competition now features 32 teams in the group stage, up from 24 in previous seasons. This means that more top teams will be competing for the trophy, and the level of competition is expected to be higher than ever.
Some of the favorites to win the Europa League this season include:
- Arsenal
- Manchester United
- Roma
- Sevilla
- Real Betis
- Lazio
- Ajax
- Sporting CP
- Bayer Leverkusen
- Eintracht Frankfurt
- AS Monaco
These teams are all well-established European clubs with strong squads. They are also all eager to win a European trophy, and they will be putting their best foot forward in the Europa League this season.
In addition to the favorites, there are a number of other teams that could challenge for the Europa League title this season. These teams include:
- Leicester City
- West Ham United
- Villarreal
- Atalanta
- RB Leipzig
- Real Sociedad
- Fenerbahçe
- Galatasaray
- Rangers
- Celtic
These teams are all capable of beating the best teams in Europe on their day, and they could make a deep run in the Europa League this season.
The Europa League group stage will begin on September 8, 2023, and the final will be played on May 29, 2024, at the Dublin Arena in Dublin, Ireland. The winner of the Europa League will qualify for the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League group stage.
The Europa League is a great competition to watch for fans of European football. It is a competition that is full of surprises, and there is always a chance that a smaller team can win the trophy. The 2023/24 season is expected to be one of the most exciting Europa League seasons in recent years, and fans should not miss it.