2013–14 UEFA Europa League

The 2013–14 UEFA Europa League was the 43rd season of Europe's secondary club football tournament organised by UEFA, and the fifth season under its current title.

2013–14 UEFA Europa League
Juventus Stadium in Turin hosted the final.
Tournament details
Dates2 July – 29 August 2013 (qualifying)
19 September 2013 – 14 May 2014 (competition proper)
Teams48+8 (competition proper)
161+33 (total) (from 53 associations)
Final positions
Champions Sevilla (3rd title)
Runners-up Benfica
Tournament statistics
Matches played205
Goals scored475 (2.32 per match)
Attendance3,411,208 (16,640 per match)
Top scorer(s)Jonathan Soriano (Red Bull Salzburg)
8 goals

The 2014 UEFA Europa League Final was played between Sevilla and Benfica at the Juventus Stadium in Turin, Italy, which was won by Sevilla on penalties, giving them a record-equalling third UEFA Cup/Europa League title. Chelsea could not defend their title as they automatically qualified for the 2013–14 UEFA Champions League and also reached the knockout stage.

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