UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE
SEMI-FINALS 2025-26
Europa League Semi-Finals 2025-26
Four clubs remain in the hunt for the Europa League trophy. The semi-finals are two-leg affairs played over a week — home advantage in the second leg, aggregate score decides who reaches the UEL final. Drama, upsets, and European nights under the lights.
The Road to the Europa League Final
The Prize
Win the Europa League and you qualify for next season's Champions League group stage. For clubs outside their domestic top four, the UEL is the golden ticket to Europe's elite competition. The stakes in the semi-finals are enormous.
Two-Leg Drama
Europa League semi-finals are played over two legs — first leg away, second leg at home for the higher-ranked side. No away goals rule since 2021-22 means both legs count equally, with extra time and penalties resolving level aggregates.
Giant Killers
The Europa League is famous for its upsets. Smaller clubs with nothing to lose can knock out giants. The semi-final stage is where tournament football becomes pure drama — one moment, one mistake, one goal can change everything.
UCL Pathway
Europa League winner enters the following season's Champions League. This makes every round from the quarter-finals onwards a potential Champions League qualifier — clubs are fighting not just for the trophy but for a seat at Europe's top table.
Final Venue
The 2025-26 Europa League final takes place at Estadio de la Cartuja in Seville, Spain — a neutral venue with 57,000 capacity. Two semi-final winners will descend on Seville for the conclusion of the UEL season.
Atmosphere
Europa League nights have some of the best atmospheres in club football. The fans know what's at stake — and the European nights at clubs outside the Champions League carry a unique energy that makes the UEL semi-finals an unmissable spectacle.
2025-26 UEL Semi-Final Ties
SEMI-FINAL 1
Club TBD
QF winner
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Two Legs
Club TBD
QF winner
Semi-final draw conducted after the quarter-final second legs. Teams confirmed once QF results are known.
SEMI-FINAL 2
Club TBD
QF winner
vs
Two Legs
Club TBD
QF winner
Semi-final draw conducted after the quarter-final second legs. Teams confirmed once QF results are known.
Europa League Highlights
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Europa League semi-final highlights will appear here as matches are played.
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