2024/25 Europa League: What changed, What hasn’t?

The Europa League may be a lower tier European club competition, but there is still some pride in it as the new season joins its big brother; the Champions League in taking a new format.

The 2024/25 Europa League is set to challenge tradition with a bold new format, placing Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur in uncharted territory. The competition, now featuring 36 teams in a single league, is shaking up European football with a fresh approach that raises the stakes for every club involved.

FA Cup winners Manchester United and Premier League fifth-place finishers Tottenham are eagerly awaiting their opponents, as Friday’s draw promises a more complex and competitive campaign. Each club will face eight different opponents, aiming to secure a spot in the knockout stages, but the path is anything but straightforward.

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With an extra play-off round added before the round of 16, teams finishing between ninth and 24th will battle in two-legged ties to advance, while those finishing below 24th will see their European dreams end early.

The new format ensures more unpredictability, with each match carrying significant weight. For United and Spurs, the pressure is on to navigate this revamped league phase, where even minor slip-ups could lead to a grueling fight for survival.