Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is set to be buzzing in August as Ange Postecoglou’s team gears up for the 2024/25 season. The Premier League season kicks off with an away game against Leicester City. There could be changes in the squad before the summer transfer deadline, with incoming and outgoing transfers expected.
Excitement is high as Spurs return to European competition after a year away. The Europa League draw is eagerly anticipated, with the final set to take place on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at the San Mames stadium in Bilbao, Spain. Tottenham is considered one of the favorites to lift the trophy.
The UEFA club competitions will see a new format this season, with a league phase replacing the traditional group stage. A total of 36 teams will be involved, with teams in the Champions League and Europa League set to play eight games instead of six. The draw for the Europa League will happen on Friday, August 30, in Monte Carlo.
Teams in the league phase cannot face opponents from the same country and can only be drawn against a maximum of two sides from the same nation. UEFA has confirmed that all 36 teams will be manually drawn using physical balls. Automated software will then randomly select eight opponents for each team.
The draw will determine which matches will be played at home and which ones will be away. The process will start with Pot 1 and continue in descending order until all teams have their eight rivals. UEFA has ensured complete randomness within the regulations to avoid any deadlock situations.
Once the draw is completed, teams will know their opponents, but the match dates and kick-off times will be confirmed the following day. This is to prevent calendar clashes as teams in all three of UEFA’s club competitions could be playing in the same cities.
The Europa League league phase will kick off on Wednesday, September 25, and Thursday, September 26. The final fixture of the league phase is scheduled for Thursday, January 30. Stay tuned for more updates on Tottenham’s journey in the Europa League.
In conclusion, August is shaping up to be a crucial month for Tottenham Hotspur as they prepare for the new season and navigate the challenges of European competition. The draw will be a key moment for the club as they discover their opponents and set their sights on a successful campaign. Stay tuned for more updates as the season unfolds.
