UEFA Europa League

The UEFA Europa League (previously called the UEFA Cup) is an annual football cup competition organised by European football association UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League. Clubs qualify for the competition based on their performance in their national leagues and cup competitions.

Previously called the UEFA Cup, the competition changed it's name for the 2009–10 football season in the UEFA Europa League after following a change in format. For UEFA footballing records purposes, the Europa League and UEFA Cup are considered the same competition, with the change of name being simply a rebranding.

The title has been won by 27 different clubs, 12 of which have won the title more than once. The most successful clubs in the competition are Juventus, Internazionale and Liverpool with all of them winning three titles apiece. Since the tournament changed it's name and structure in 2009, not a single club has managed consecutive wins. English side Chelsea are the current champions, defeating Portugese side Benfica 2–1 in the 2013 Final