One of the grandest club football competitions in Europe, excitement around the UEFA Europa League 2023-24 is at its crescendo. With the final knocking at the door, here are the important details you need to know about the match:
- Date: 22 May
- Venue: Dublin, Ireland
Although regarded as a second-tier competition, the UEFA Europa League features some of the best teams in the European domestic landscape every season, and 2023-24 has been no different. Sides like Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, FC Barcelona, Sevilla, Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan (among several others), who are juggernauts of club football, have their names etched in the competition’s history.
Such a storied legacy explains why the UEFA Europa League is a sought-after tournament. This year, Bayer Leverkusen of Germany will take on Atalanta BC of Serie A in the summit clash. All eyes will be fixed on the high-octane final as the newly-crowned Bundesliga champions look to add another feather to their cap.
But is it just the coveted silverware which both the teams so dearly desire? Or are there financial rewards on offer?
Turns out, the second-tier European competition comes with a substantial payout purse. So, on that note, we will delve deep into the prize money that the winners of the UEFA Europa League 2023-24 will take home, along with a look at the venue of the final and details of the live stream. But before that, here is…
A brief history of the UEFA Europa League
Introduced in 1971, the UEFA Europa League was known as the UEFA Cup. It replaced the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup and was then the third-tier competition in European football. In 1999, the competition was merged with the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup and was promoted to the status of a second-tier event.
The UEFA Cup was rebranded to its current iteration in 2009.
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Spanish clubs have enjoyed the most success in the UEFA Europa League, winning the competition on 14 occasions. Teams from England and Italy have won the title nine times each.
England’s Tottenham Hotspur won the inaugural edition of the tournament in 1971-72. Meanwhile, Sevilla FC, the defending champions of the UEFA Europa League, has won a record seven titles.
It is important to note that the winners of the UEFA Europa League qualify for the UEFA Champions League in the subsequent season. They also go head-to-head against the Champions League winners in the UEFA Super Cup, which is a one-off encounter.
How much prize money is on offer at the UEFA Europa League 2023-24?
According to a report by UEFA, the winners of the UEFA Europa League 2023-24 will be rewarded with a prize money of USD 9.4 million (HKD 73.4 million). Meanwhile, the runners-up will receive USD 5 million (a little over HKD 39 million).
The teams which got ousted from the semi-finals — Olympique de Marseille and AS Roma — will each take home USD 3 million (around HKD 23.4 million). On the other hand, the four quarter-finalists — AC Milan, Liverpool, West Ham United and Benfica — will get nearly USD 2 million (HKD 15.6 million).
It is important to note that the payout structure of the UEFA Europa League is similar to the one introduced in 2021-22. A revised prize money format will come into effect in the 2024-25 season.
A look at the schedule and venue for the UEFA Europa League 2023-24 final
The UEFA Europa League final between Bayer Leverkusen and Atalanta BC will be played at 8 PM Irish Standard Time on Wednesday, 22 May (3 AM HKD on Thursday, 23 May).
The Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland will host the summit clash. This stadium offers a capacity of 51,711 spectators.
Where to watch the final in Hong Kong
Football fans in Hong Kong can live stream the UEFA Europa League final on beIN Sports, the official broadcaster of the tournament in this Asian region.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
– What is the prize money for the UEFA Europa League 2023-24?
The winners of the UEFA Europa League will take home a sum of USD 9.4 million (HKD 73.4 million).
– Where can I live stream the UEFA Europa League 2023-24 final in Hong Kong?
Fans in Hong Kong can live stream the UEFA Europa League 2023-24 final on beIN Sports.
