While the UEFA Champions League is the ultimate prize in European soccer, there’s plenty of prestige attached to a Europa League title. Winning the second-tier competition can provide a ticket to the next season’s Champions League group stage, along with a shot at the UEFA Super Cup trophy. Sevilla has taken home the most overall championships, with seven titles.
In 2026, Aston Villa defeated SC Freiburg 3-0.
Check out the all-time winners in Europa League (formerly UEFA Cup) history.
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