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Europa League's 12 remaining spots decided as play-offs conclude Thursday

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 9:38 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Europa League's 12 remaining spots decided as play-offs conclude Thursday

Summary

As the Europa League play-off second legs conclude on Thursday, 24 clubs are confirmed for the 36-team league phase. Prominent teams like Benfica, Beşiktaş, and Anderlecht lead in securing their spots, with strong first leg performances. The full roster will be finalized before the league-phase draw on Friday in Monaco. While the competition does not have the financial heft of the Champions League, it promises unpredictability and excitement among clubs from various European leagues.

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By the Numbers

•24 teams already confirmed for the Europa League phase.
•Teams like Benfica and Beşiktaş hold advantageous positions heading into second legs.
•Final 12 spots will be determined on Thursday.
•League-phase draw scheduled for Friday in Monaco.

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9:38 AMYahoo Sports — Europa League Down to the Wire: 12 Spots on the Line Thursday

What they're saying

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Unlike the Champions League, where a large share of places go automatically to domestic champions and high finishers from Europe’s strongest leagues, the Europa League leans far more heavily on qualifying rounds and dropouts from the competition above it. Only a limited core of teams enter the league phase by right — the rest have […] The post Europa League Down to the Wire: 12 Spots on the Line Thursday appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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