All Europa League quarter-final matches now exist in the final phase.

Lyon prepared a matchup with Manchester United in the 2024/25 quarterfinal stage after round 16 competitions ended on Thursday.

All participating teams for the UEFA Europa League quarter-finals have now been selected after Lyon along with Manchester United and Rangers and Tottenham joined Athletic Club along with Bodø/Glimt as well as Eintracht Frankfurt and Lazio in the last eight.

Each season UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) conducts the Europa League as an annual football club competition. UEFA Europa League stands as the European club competition level after the Champions League in terms of competitive value. These are the essential points regarding this tournament:

Format:

A qualification system consists of initial group rounds which continue through knock-out stages that proceed from the Round of 32 to the Round of 16 and then the Quarter-finals, Semi-finals and end with the Final.

All UEFA Champions League groups that place their third position teams will see those teams participate in Europa League knockout stage competition.

Qualification:

All participating clubs achieve qualification through their positions in both national league matches and domestic cup tournaments.

The Europa League champion receives UEFA Champions League qualification for the upcoming season.

History:

Before its change to Europa League in 2009 this competition used to exist as UEFA Cup.

Some of Europe's top clubs have brought home the title with seven victories by Sevilla while Chelsea and Atlético Madrid along with Manchester United also obtained victories.

Importance:

Clubs that participate in the Europa League get an opportunity to play European competition and achieve victory in a substantial continental championship.

The tournament functions as a route to participate in the UEFA Champions League through its winning club.

2023-25 Season:

Multiple top football teams have locked spots in the next Europa League quarter-final round that will lead to the upcoming semi-finals.

Mar 14, 2025 marks the date that the Aviva Stadium in Dublin Ireland will host the ultimate match of the year.

Lesser-known football clubs use the Europa League to achieve success on the European competition stage through thrilling matches full of dramatic wins.