The 2023 UEFA Europa League live draw is finally here, which means football fans around the world can now look forward to a thrilling season of European football. With the qualifying rounds now complete, the competition is set to kick off with the group stage draw. Here's what you need to know about the draw and the teams competing in the 2023 Europa League.
The Teams
The 2023 Europa League will feature 48 teams from across Europe, all vying for the prestigious title of European champion. The teams have been divided into 12 groups of four, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the knockout stages. The teams come from all over Europe, with teams from countries such as England, Spain, Germany, Italy, France, Portugal, and the Netherlands all competing. Some of the biggest teams in Europe, such as Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus, will all be participating in the 2023 Europa League.
The Live Draw
The 2023 Europa League live draw will take place on August 15th, 2023, at the Palais des Congrès de la Porte Maillot in Paris, France. The draw will be broadcast live on television and online, so fans can watch as the groups are drawn. The draw will be conducted by UEFA President Alexander Ceferin, as well as the reigning European champions, Bayern Munich.
The Groups
The 48 teams will be divided into 12 groups of four. Each group will feature one team from each of the four UEFA divisions—A, B, C, and D. The teams in each group will play each other twice, once at home and once away, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the knockout stages. The draw will also determine which teams will play in the Champions League knockout stage.
The Format
The 2023 Europa League will be played in a two-legged format. Teams will play each other twice, once at home and once away. The top two teams from each group will advance to the knockout stages, which will begin with a round of 32 and culminate with a single-elimination final. In the knockout stages, teams will play a single-leg match, with the winner advancing to the next round. The final will be held at the Olympic Stadium in Rome, Italy.
The Prize Money
The 2023 Europa League will feature a prize pool of €1.2 billion, with the winner taking home €400 million. The runner-up will receive €200 million, while the other finalists will each get €100 million. The remaining €500 million will be distributed among the other teams in the competition, based on their performance.
The Favorites
As with any major football tournament, there are always favorites to win the title. This year, the favorites include some of the biggest names in European football, such as Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus. However, there are also some dark horses in the competition such as Ajax, Borussia Dortmund, and Atletico Madrid, who could all make a surprise run to the final.
The 2023 Europa League
The 2023 Europa League promises to be an exciting competition, with some of the biggest teams in Europe competing for the title of European champion. With the teams now set and the draw imminent, fans around the world can now look forward to a thrilling season of European football. So, make sure to tune in for the draw on August 15th, 2023, to find out who will be competing in the 2023 Europa League.
