The UEFA Europa League (UEL), originally established as the UEFA Cup in 1971, is Europe's second-tier annual club football competition, organized by UEFA. It succeeded the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup and adopted its current name in 2009 after a major format overhaul, with a further expansion to a 36-team league phase planned for the 2024–25 season. Winning the UEL is highly coveted, granting automatic qualification for the UEFA Super Cup and a spot in the following season's UEFA Champions League league phase.

Spanish clubs have been the most dominant, securing 14 titles, with Sevilla holding the record for most victories with an impressive seven wins. Tottenham Hotspur are the current holders, having triumphed in the 2025 final. The competition has significantly grown in prestige, attracting widespread interest and showcasing top European talent.