In the current UEFA Europa League, Lazio and Athletic Bilbao are tied with the same number of points

The tournament is rapidly approaching its end, and three teams are at the top of the table: Lazio from Italy leads with 19 points and six wins in eight matches, followed by Athletic Bilbao with the same number of matches and wins, but inferior in the number of goals scored. The top three is closed by English Manchester United, lagging behind by just one point. Last year, Atalanta won the Europa League, beating Bayer from Germany in the final with a score of 3:0. It is not yet known who will be the winner this year, because the battle on the field continues and each game brings new emotions.

This season, the tournament format has changed: instead of the traditional group stage, a single stage has been introduced, and the number of teams has increased to 36. All teams compete in the same table, and the top eight automatically advance to the 1/8 finals. The remaining sixteen teams will compete for the remaining places in the playoffs, and for the others the European season will end. This year, the English Premier League is represented by two clubs - Manchester United and Tottenham. United is confidently holding on to the top three, and Tottenham is in fourth place, adding intrigue to the fight for places in the final.

In March, Lazio reached the quarterfinals, drawing with the Czech Viktoria (1:1, 3:2 on aggregate). Athletic Bilbao is also continuing to fight in the quarterfinals. In April, the teams expect more intense matches.

In addition to participating in the Europa League, Lazio is also successfully performing in the Italian championship. On March 2, 2025, they won 2:1 against Milan, scoring the decisive goal from the penalty spot in stoppage time. At the moment, the Romans are considered the main contenders for the final in Bilbao. However, the outcome of the tournament remains unpredictable. You can support your team and see the final with your own eyes by buying tickets for this exciting match, which will take place in May 2025.