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Europa League Standings

UEFA Europa League group standings and league phase table

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Europa League Standings — Group Tables & League Phase

Follow the UEFA Europa League standings with live group tables, league phase rankings, and progression positions. Track every club's journey through the competition.

How Europa League Standings Work

The UEFA Europa League features a league phase where 36 teams compete in a single table. Each team plays 8 matches against different opponents — 4 at home and 4 away.

Teams earn 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, and 0 for a loss. The top 8 teams advance directly to the Round of 16, while teams ranked 9th to 24th enter a playoff round.

Qualification & Progression

The Europa League uses a Swiss-style league phase format. After 8 matchdays, the top 8 teams qualify directly for the Round of 16.

Teams finishing 9th through 24th compete in a two-legged playoff to determine the remaining 8 spots in the Round of 16.

• Top 8: Direct qualification to Round of 16
• 9th–24th: Playoff round for remaining spots
• 25th–36th: Eliminated from European competition

Frequently Asked Questions

How many teams are in the Europa League?

36 teams compete in the league phase of the UEFA Europa League.

How does the Europa League format work?

Each team plays 8 matches in a single league table. The top 8 advance directly to the Round of 16, while teams 9th–24th enter a playoff.

What happens to teams eliminated from the Europa League?

Teams finishing 25th or lower are eliminated. There is no drop-down to the Conference League.

When are Europa League standings updated?

Standings update in real-time as matches are played across Europe on Thursday nights.

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