Tottenham Hotspur fans, get ready to learn who your team will face in the Europa League as the draw is just around the corner. This year, the competition format has changed, with the group stages being replaced by a league phase. Teams will compete in eight league matches to determine their position in the table.
The top eight teams will advance to the round-of-16, while teams finishing between ninth and 24th will qualify for the knockout play-off round. The teams that don’t make the cut won’t drop into the less prestigious Conference League. So, what are the details of the draw and how can you follow it?
The Europa League draw is set to take place on Friday, August 30, in Monte Carlo, Monaco, starting at 12pm BST. Tottenham could potentially face a range of opponents from the various pots. Pot 1 includes Tottenham, Man United, Roma, FC Porto, Rangers, Eintracht Frankfurt, and Lazio. Pot 2 includes Olympiacos and Lyon, while Pot 1 or 2 includes Real Sociedad and AZ Alkmaar. Pot 3 or 4 includes Malmo, Athletic Club, Hoffenheim, and others. And there are still pots to be decided, with teams like Fenerbahce, Dynamo Kyiv, and Galatasaray awaiting the draw.
The matches will kick off starting on September 25/26, 2024, with subsequent matchdays following in October, November, and December. The final matchdays will take place in January 2025. If you’re wondering how you can follow the draw, UEFA will be providing a live stream of the event, as well as TNT Sports 1. Additionally, football.london will provide detailed analysis from the draw to keep you updated on all the developments.
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Don’t miss out on the excitement of the upcoming Europa League draw and stay tuned to see who Tottenham Hotspur will face in the competition. With the new format and exciting lineup of potential opponents, it’s sure to be an eventful tournament. Get ready to support your team and follow all the action as it unfolds.
