The 2025/26 UEFA Europa League proper kicked off on 24 September and concludes with the Istanbul final on 20 May 2026. Semi-finals (30 April & 7 May) 1 Quarter-final 1 vs Quarter-final 2 2 Quarter-final 3 vs Quarter-final 4

The Europa League and Conference League quarterfinal first legs took place this week as teams attempt to progress towards the final in Istanbul. Braga and Real Betis played out a 1-1 draw on Wednesday, but all other Europa League games were staged on Thursday. All four Conference League matches were also today.

Reaction as Aston Villa win and Nottingham Forest draw in their Europa League quarter-final first legs, while Crystal Palace beat Fiorentina in the Conference League.

Ollie Watkins scored twice and Aston Villa beat Bologna 3-1 to move a step closer to the Europa League semifinals with its eighth straight victory in the competition on Thursday. Ezri Konsa scored the opening goal of the quarterfinal first leg just before interval,

Report as Aston Villa win 3-1 in Europa League quarter-final first leg over Bologna; the Italian side had a goal disallowed by VAR and hit the bar, before Ezri Konsas opener; Ollie Watkins scored two goals after the break,

Celta VigoCelta Vigo are staring down the barrel of a Europa League at the quarter-final stage, after they were soundly beaten by Freiburg in the first leg of their tie.Celta would have

Nottingham Forest boss Vitor Pereira has urged the Premier League to protect teams playing in Europe by easing their schedules.