Today’s Europa League: Schedule, Standings, Tiebreakers, and Viewing Guide
The UEFA Europa League is heading into a thrilling conclusion with its final league phase about to unfold. All 36 teams will compete simultaneously, with 18 matches set to start at 3 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 29. The stakes are high as only two teams have secured their advancement to the round of 16, while many are still in contention.
Europa League Schedule and Matches
Here’s the schedule of the matches taking place:
- Aston Villa vs. Red Bull Salzburg
- Basel vs. Viktoria Plzeň
- Celtic vs. Utrecht
- FCSB vs. Fenerbahçe
- Midtjylland vs. Dinamo Zagreb
- Porto vs. Rangers
- Red Star Belgrade vs. Celta Vigo
- Genk vs. Malmö
- Go Ahead Eagles vs. Braga
- Lille vs. Freiburg
- Ludogorets Razgrad vs. Nice
- Lyon vs. PAOK
- Maccabi Tel Aviv vs. Bologna
- Nottingham Forest vs. Ferencváros
- Panathinaikos vs. Roma
- Real Betis vs. Feyenoord
- Sturm Graz vs. Brann
- Stuttgart vs. Young Boys
Current Standings
As the teams prepare for this decisive day, here’s a look at the current standings:
| Team | Points | Goal Differential |
|---|---|---|
| Lyon | 18 | +0 |
| Aston Villa | 18 | +7 |
| Freiburg | 17 | +7 |
| Midtjylland | 18 | +8 |
| Braga | 16 | +6 |
| Roma | 15 | +7 |
| Ferencváros | 15 | +5 |
| Real Betis | 14 | +5 |
Tiebreaker Rules
In case of a tie in points, the following tiebreaker criteria will be applied:
- Superior goal difference in the league phase
- Higher number of goals scored
- Higher number of away goals scored
- Higher number of wins
- Higher number of away wins
- Points obtained against collective league phase opponents
- Superior collective goal difference of league phase opponents
- Lower disciplinary points total based on received cards
- Higher club coefficient
Qualification and Format
The Europa League format allows for intricate competition. Eight teams will gain automatic entry into the round of 16. As of now, Lyon and Aston Villa are the only teams confirmed for that stage.
The next 16 teams will engage in playoff matches. The teams finishing from 25th to 36th place will be eliminated, with six teams already confirmed as unable to advance.
Upcoming Draws and Knockout Schedule
The draw for the playoffs and knockout stages will take place on January 30, with critical dates ahead:
- Playoff Round First Legs: February 19
- Playoff Round Second Legs: February 26
- Round of 16 First Legs: March 12
- Round of 16 Second Legs: March 19
- Quarterfinals First Legs: April 9
- Quarterfinals Second Legs: April 16
- Semifinals First Legs: April 30
- Semifinals Second Legs: May 7
Stay tuned to Filmogaz.com for the latest updates on the Europa League. With intense competition on the horizon, fans can expect an exhilarating finish to the league phase.
