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2017–18 UEFA Europa League — 47th season of Europe's secondary club football tournament organised by UEFA

January 1, 2017

Atlético Madrid won their third UEFA Europa League title by defeating Marseille in the 2018 final held in France.

Quick Facts

Year
2017
Category
general

Key Facts

Season number
47th UEFA Europa League season
Final venue
Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Décines-Charpieu
Winner
Atlético Madrid
Runner-up
Marseille
Atlético Europa League titles
3
Defending champion exit
Manchester United eliminated by Sevilla in round of 16

By the Numbers

47
Season number
3
Atlético Europa League titles
16
Defending champion exit

Location

Map of Décines-Charpieu, FranceMap of Décines-Charpieu, FranceDécines-Charpieu, France

Cause → Event → Consequence

Cause

Having been renamed from the UEFA Cup to the UEFA Europa League in 2009, the competition entered its 9th season under that name in 2017–18. Manchester United, the defending champions, advanced to the UEFA Champions League as title holders, leaving the Europa League without its reigning holder in contention for a repeat.

Event

The 2017–18 UEFA Europa League was contested across Europe, culminating in a final at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais in Décines-Charpieu, France. Atlético Madrid defeated Marseille to claim the title, with Manchester United, the defending champions, being eliminated by Sevilla in the Champions League round of 16.

Consequence

As Europa League winners, Atlético Madrid earned a place in the 2018 UEFA Super Cup against Champions League winners Real Madrid. Their Champions League group stage berth, already secured through La Liga performance, was reallocated to the third-placed team in Ligue 1 under UEFA access list rules.

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