When does the Europa League final start? What TV channel is it on? What are the odds? oddschecker have all the key information ahead of this much-anticipated clash.
When is the Europa League final?
The Europa League final takes place on Wednesday 26 May in Gdansk between Villarreal and Manchester United.
Villarreal will be hoping they can come out victorious and secure Champions League football for next season, while United will be attempting to get their hands on their first piece of silverware under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Europa League final kick-off time
The Europa League final is due to kick-off at 20:00 UK time.
What TV channel is the Europa League final on?
The Europa League final is being shown on BT Sport 1 HD and in ultra-definition on BT Sport Ultimate, while also being streamed on the BT Sport app and YouTube channel.
Europa League Final Odds:
The Europa League final is often seen as the warmup act to the Champions League final, however this year it will attract more attention with the inclusion of the European giants Man Utd.
They overcame Roma in their semi-final by an aggregate score line of 8-5, with Edinson Cavani continuing his hot streak, scoring two goals in the second-leg in Italy. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer knows they will need to tighten up defensively against this well-drilled Villarreal outfit.
The Spanish side are guided by Europa league veteran and ex-Arsenal manager Unai Emery. His CV in this competition is nothing short of spectacular, having won the competition three times before with Sevilla. This could well be the crossroads in the managerial career of Solskjaer, and it would be a strong statement to beat Emery and win his first piece of silverware for Manchester United.
Some of Manchester United’s players have been in this position before; four of their current squad played in the 2017 final vs Ajax, so it is therefore no surprise that the bookies are leaning towards the Red Devils coming out victorious at 5/6.
Having finished 7th in La Liga, Villarreal will be playing in the lowest tier of European football next season, as they missed out on qualification for both the Champions League AND the Europa league via the traditional method. A victory in this final would secure Champions League football for next season, so should add motivation coming into this final, but the bookies seem to think the English will be too tough of a challenge for Emery’s men, as they are currently priced at 19/5.
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Europa League previous winners:
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2019-20 | Sevilla |
| 2018-19 | Chelsea |
| 2017-18 | Atlético Madrid |
| 2016-17 | Manchester United |
| 2015-16 | Sevilla |
| 2014-15 | Sevilla |
| 2013-14 | Sevilla |
| 2012-13 | Chelsea |
| 2011-12 | Atlético Madrid |
