Europa League and Conference League Draws: Man Utd, Spurs, Rangers, and Chelsea Find Out Opponents

Introduction to the 2024/25 Europa League

As the excitement of European football approaches, the 2024/25 Europa League is set to deliver an intriguing mix of matchups. Manchester United will face a familiar face in their first phase—former manager Jose Mourinho, who is now at the helm of Fenerbahce. This season promises to be competitive, with clubs like Rangers and Tottenham Hotspur also in the fray.

Manchester United’s Group Stage Matches

Manchester United’s fixture list is designed to test their squad depth and resilience. The club will face a series of challenging opponents, including:

• Rangers (Home)
• Porto (Away)
• PAOK (Home)
• Fenerbahce (Away)
• Bodo/Glimt (Home)
• Viktoria Plzen (Away)
• Twente (Home)
• Steaua Bucharest (Away)

This lineup is likely to provide a fascinating journey for fans, with key matches against teams that could challenge United’s ambitions for European glory.

Rangers and Tottenham's Tough Road Ahead

Rangers will also face a challenging group as they take on strong opponents:

• Tottenham (Home)
• Manchester United (Away)
• Lyon (Home)
• Olympiakos (Away)
• Union SG (Home)
• Malmo (Away)
• Steaua Bucharest (Home)
• Nice (Away)

On the other hand, Tottenham will be tested with fixtures against:

• Roma (Home)
• Rangers (Away)
• AZ Alkmaar (Home)
• Ferencvaros (Away)
• Qarabag (Home)
• Galatasaray (Away)
• Elfsborg (Home)
• Hoffenheim (Away)

Both sides will need to take advantage of home games while strategizing effectively for away matches to maximize points throughout the group phase.

How the League Phase Works

The 2024/25 Europa League has undergone significant changes. The tournament now features a league phase including 36 teams, moving away from the traditional group format.

• Each participating club will play eight matches against eight different opponents.
• Teams will have four home and four away games, ensuring a broader range of competition.
• The top eight teams will qualify directly for the knockout stages, while teams ranked ninth to twenty-fourth will enter a play-off to secure their spot in the last 16.
• Clubs ranked 25th to 36th will be eliminated from the competition.

Key Dates for the Competition

Mark your calendars for the important dates in the tournament:

• Matchday 1: September 25/26, 2024
• Matchday 2: October 3, 2024
• Matchday 3: October 24, 2024
• Matchday 4: November 7, 2024
• Matchday 5: November 28, 2024
• Matchday 6: December 12, 2024
• Matchday 7: January 23, 2025
• Matchday 8: January 30, 2025

The knockout rounds will continue well into spring, culminating in the finals in May 2025.

Conclusion

The 2024/25 Europa League promises to deliver thrilling matches filled with drama and competition as clubs vie for glory. With Manchester United's reunion with Jose Mourinho, the stakes are high, and fans can anticipate an exciting football season ahead. Make sure to catch all the action as teams battle it out on the continental stage!