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After the Europa League final, SC Freiburg has earned special praise from the media

SC Freiburg may not have impressed the international press on the pitch, but they certainly did so in the stands. Moreover, a new king was crowned on that final night in Istanbul.

Buendia brilliant as UEL king Emery ends Villa's trophy drought

Youri Tielemans, Emiliano Buendia and Morgan Rogers all scored great goals as Aston Villa claimed their first major honour in three decades by defeating Freiburg 3-0 in the Europa League final on Wednesday night. Unai Emery's men had gone into the game in Istanbul as heavy favourites - not least because their Spanish coach had already lifted the trophy four times - and, towards the tail end of a tense first half, they underlined their vastly superior quality with two sensational strikes.

Nottingham Forest FC v Aston Villa FC - UEFA Europa League 2025/26 Semi-Final First Leg

Villa's Martinez convinced ‘right choice’ made in tough transfer window

Emiliano Martinez has opened up on the emotional turmoil of a summer transfer window that reportedly saw him nearly leave Aston Villa for Manchester United. Despite the uncertainty surrounding his future last year, the World Cup winner is now adamant that staying at Villa Park was the best decision for his career as he prepares for a historic European final.

Aston Villa FC v Nottingham Forest FC - UEFA Europa League 2025/26 Semi-Final Second Leg

Konsa reveals Prince William nickname before Villa final

Aston Villa are preparing for their most significant night in decades as they head to Istanbul to face Freiburg in the Europa League final. Amidst the tension of a first major European final since 1982, defender Ezri Konsa has offered a fascinating look into the club's relationship with its most famous supporter, Prince William.

Nottingham Forest Crystal Palace Europe 2025-26

No regrets? Final-bound Palace give Forest food for thought

Crystal Palace lined up a first European campaign on the back of their historic FA Cup win in 2025 and are now bound for the Conference League final. That is not the competition that they expected to grace, but a protracted qualification squabble with Premier League rivals Nottingham Forest delivered a change of plans. Ex-Eagles star Clinton Morrison has told GOAL why there should not be any regrets in south London or the East Midlands.

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TV Guide: All the details on where to watch Stuttgart's matches

VfB Stuttgart are competing in both domestic and international competitions this season. Here you can find out where to watch VfB's matches in the Bundesliga, the Europa League and the DFB-Pokal live on TV and via livestream.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	Form
1	Abahani Limited	1	0	0	1	0	2	-2	L
2	Abdish Ata	4	1	1	2	9	8	1	D L L W
3	Abu Muslim	1	0	0	1	0	1	-1	L
4	Al Ansar	4	2	0	2	7	7	0	L W W L
5	Al Arabi	4	2	2	0	9	4	5	D W D W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Abahani Limited

-2

L

Abdish Ata

D
L
L
W

Abu Muslim

-1

L

Al Ansar

L
W
W
L

Al Arabi

D
W
D
W

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy Europa League tickets?

Aside from the UEFA Europa League final, you cannot buy tickets for Europa League matches directly through UEFA themselves. Instead, they are sold club-by-club among the teams competing in this year's edition. You must visit the individual club’s website for the fixture you want to attend and buy your seat from there. Capacity is always limited for these Europa League knockout matches and demand often exceeds available allocation.

Will I be able to buy Europa League tickets through secondary sites?

In addition, fans can purchase Europa League tickets on the secondary market. StubHub is one of the leading retailers for those seeking to buy tickets through alternative channels. StubHub is a legitimate merchant in the ticket resale marketplace and a safe place for fans to buy tickets. StubHub's website guarantees that you will get tickets in time for the event you are attending and a valid ticket for entry.

Where is the 2025 Europa League Final being played?

The 2025 Europa League final will take place at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, Spain on Wednesday, March 21. The stadium, which opened in 2013 and replaced the old San Mames venue, is home to Athletic Club Bilbao and has a capacity in excess of 50,000. Last year it staged the UEFA Women's Champions League final, with Barcelona beating Lyon 2-0.

The 2025 Europa League winners will gain a place in the league phase of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League, if they have not qualified via their domestic competition. They will also earn the right to play against the winners of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League in the 2025 UEFA Super Cup.