UEFA confirm Europa reward
The Europa League winners will qualify for the Champions League from the 2015/16 season, UEFA have confirmed.
The 2013 Champions League final will be held at Wembley on 25 May. The match to crown the champions of Europe will be an all-German affair, as Borussia Dortmund take on Bayern Munich. Visit Uefa.com for information.
| Time | Home | Draw | Away | Betting |
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25 May 2013 |
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19:45 |
Bor Dortmund (19/5) |
Draw (16/5) |
Bayern Munich (4/5) |
All Odds |
The Europa League winners will qualify for the Champions League from the 2015/16 season, UEFA have confirmed.
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