Europa League: Intrigue-Filled Matches of the Eighth Round
On the evening of January 29, the final eighth round of the main stage of the Europa League 2025/26 season took place. Simultaneously at 22:00 Kyiv time, 18 crucial matches began.
Most Interesting Confrontations of the Round
Football fans were particularly drawn to the following matches:
- Nottingham Forest – Ferencvárosi
- Panathinaikos – Roma
- Aston Villa – RB Salzburg
- Porto – Rangers
Tournament Standing
After eight rounds, the tournament leaders are:
- Lyon (18 points)
- Aston Villa (18 points)
- Freiburg (17 points)
Lyon and Aston Villa have already secured direct qualification to the Round of 16.
Tournament Details
36 clubs are participating in the main round of the Europa League. Each team played eight matches against different opponents. Based on the round's results, the eight best teams will directly advance to the Round of 16.
The tournament final will take place on May 20, 2026, at Beşiktaş Park Stadium in Istanbul.
