Europa League Previa

Results First roundEuropa League Previa 2026/2027

First round

Thursday 9 of July

Dinamo Kiev
13:00ET
CLUJ
Motor Lublin Arena
Hajduk Split
14:00ET
Zilina
Stadion Poljud
CSKA S.
14:00ET
Derry City
Vasil Levski National Stadium
FK Vojvodina
15:00ET
Ferencvaros
Karadjordje Stadium

Updated at 05:05 ET - Tuesday, 23/06/2026

Rayo Vallecano have their first European final ever on Wednesday and their manager Iñigo Pérez could be lining up a European treble for Spanish manager.

Conference League

Rayo Vallecano coach Iñigo Pérez is targeting a 2026 European hat-trick for Spanish managers

Dane Arlauckas | 27 may 2026 - 14:58 CEST

In a commanding display in Istanbul, Aston Villa swept past Freiburg with goals by Youri Tielemans, Emiliano Buendía and Morgan Rogers.

Europa League

Freiburg vs Aston Villa summary: score, stats, goals & highlights | Europa League final 2026

AS USA | 20 may 2026 - 20:00 CEST

The Europa League offers more than just a trophy, with European qualification implications that could transform clubs’ trajectories.

Europa League

Does the Europa League winner qualify for the Champions League?

Roddy Cons | 20 may 2026 - 17:50 CEST

The 54-year-old is one of the most successful Spanish coaches to have worked abroad. Tonight, he faces his sixth Europa League final.

Europa League

How Aston Villa manager Unai Emery built his reputation: A complete look at his coaching career path

Andy Hall | 20 may 2026 - 17:22 CEST

Damià Vidagany, Director of Football Operations at Aston Villa, speaks to AS about the project of the Birmingham club, ahead of the Europa League final.

Aston Villa

The Aston Villa model explained: “Protecting Unai gives stability to the club”

Conrado Valle / Calum Roche | 20 may 2026 - 15:23 CEST