2010–11 UEFA Europa League — 40th season of Europe's secondary club football tournament organised by UEFA
Porto won the 2010–11 UEFA Europa League in the first all-Portuguese European final, defeating fellow Portuguese club Braga 1–0.
Key Facts
- Edition
- 40th overall (2nd as Europa League)
- Final date
- 18 May 2011
- Final score
- Porto 1–0 Braga
- Top goalscorer
- Radamel Falcao (Porto)
- Porto's title count
- 2nd title (after 2002–03 UEFA Cup)
- Defending champion exit
- Atlético Madrid eliminated in group stage
By the Numbers
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
The tournament began on 1 July 2010 as the second edition under the rebranded UEFA Europa League format, succeeding the UEFA Cup. Atlético Madrid entered as defending champions, while Portuguese clubs Porto and Braga advanced through the competition, with Braga eliminating compatriot Benfica in the semi-finals to set up an all-Portuguese final.
The final was held on 18 May 2011 at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland, between Porto and first-time finalists Braga. Porto won 1–0 through a goal scored by Radamel Falcao, the competition's top goalscorer. This was the first all-Portuguese final in European club football history and only the third time two Portuguese clubs had met in European competition.
Porto claimed their second UEFA Cup/Europa League title, having previously won in 2002–03. Radamel Falcao's performance as top scorer elevated his reputation across Europe. The result marked a high point for Portuguese club football on the continental stage, with two clubs from the same nation contesting a major UEFA final for the first time.