UEFA Europa League: List of all winners

Published at :May 20, 2024 at 3:20 PM

Modified at :May 27, 2024 at 1:37 PM

(Courtesy : UEFA Europa League)

Sevilla are the most successful team in the competition in recent years.

The UEFA Europa League, often overshadowed by its glamorous sibling, the Champions League, has carved its niche in European football history. Originally known as the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup (1955-1971) and later the UEFA Cup (1971-2009), the competition has witnessed a rich tapestry of clubs and legendary figures battle it out for continental glory.

The Europa League’s rich history is a testament to its importance in the European football landscape. It provides a platform for clubs to showcase their talent, create lasting memories, and etch their names on the European football stage.

From the early days of English dominance to the current era of Spanish supremacy, the Europa League has provided a platform for clubs across Europe to battle for continental glory.

The early years

The 1970s saw English dominance in the competition’s early years as the Fairs Cup transitioned into the UEFA Cup. Teams like Arsenal (1970), Leeds United (1968), and Newcastle United (1969) lifted the trophy, showcasing the attacking prowess of English football. However, the decade also saw the likes of Barcelona (1966) and Dinamo Zagreb (1967) etching their names on the trophy, reminding everyone of the competition’s continental flavor.

A new era dawns

The 1990s saw the competition evolve further. With the introduction of the Champions League in 1992, the UEFA Cup became a stepping stone for ambitious clubs to compete on the European stage. Teams like Parma (1995) and Schalke 04 (1997) used the Europa League as a springboard to announce themselves as forces to be reckoned with.

Let’s take a trip down memory lane and revisit all of the past champions.

List of all UEFA Cup winners (1970-2009)

1971–72	Tottenham Hotspur
1972-73	Liverpool
1973-74	Feyenoord
1974-75	Borussia Mönchengladbach
1975-76	Liverpool
1976-77	Juventus
1977-78	PSV Eindhoven
1978-79	Borussia Mönchengladbach
1979-80	Eintracht Frankfurt
1980-81	Ipswich Town
1981-82	IFK Göteborg
1982-83	Anderlecht
1983-84	Tottenham Hotspur
1984-85	Real Madrid
1985-86	Real Madrid
1986-87	IFK Göteborg
1987-88	Bayer Leverkusen
1988-89	Napoli
1989-90	Juventus
1990-91	Inter Milan
1991-92	Ajax
1992-93	Juventus
1993-94	Inter Milan
1994-95	Parma
1995-96	Bayern Munich
1996-97	Schalke 04
1997-98	Inter Milan
1998-99	Parma
1999-2000	Galatasaray
2000-01	Liverpool
2001-02	Feyenoord
2002-03	Porto
2003-04	Valencia
2004-05	CSKA Moscow
2005-06	Sevilla
2006-07	Sevilla
2007-08	Zenit Saint Petersburg
2008-09	Shakhtar Donetsk

Europa League (2009-2024)

2009-10	Atletico Madrid
2010-11	Porto
2011-12	Atletico Madrid
2012-13	Chelsea
2013-14	Sevilla
2014-15	Sevilla
2015-16	Sevilla
2016-17	Manchester United
2017-18	Atletico Madrid
2018-19	Chelsea
2019-20	Sevilla
2020-21	Villarreal
2021-22	Eintracht Frankfurt
2022-23	Sevilla
2023-24	Atalanta BC

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