- Europa League: Bayer Leverkusen and Atalanta advance to final in Dublin
- Olympiacos 2-0 Aston Villa (6-2 agg): El Kaabi stars again as Villa bow out of Europe
May is always an exciting time for sports fans as so many different tournaments are coming to a head. Over here in Europe, we’re all gearing up for the finales of two of the biggest competitions on the continent: the Europa League and the Conference League.
We’ll look at who’s playing in each match, where, and when they’ll be playing so you can tune in and get involved.
📰 Table Of Contents
UFEA Europa League Final
The Europa League has gone through a lot of changes since its inception in 1971, but today, it’s grown into a spectacle we’ve been glued to all season. It’s been a wild ride in the past few weeks as we’ve watched with bated breath to see which teams would come out on top in the 2024 UEL, and now we’re finally ready to see a showdown where everyone has something to prove.
Atalanta vs. Leverkusen
2024’s UEL will see Italy’s Atalanta face off against German powerhouse club Leverkusen at the Dublin Arena in the Republic of Ireland.
Leverkusen is coming into the final on the back of a record-breaking undefeated streak of 49 games, with every intention of keeping it up and taking home a trophy to match. On the other hand, Atalanta is a club with a much smaller fanbase but who have been at the top of their game all season, happy to prove that numbers and fame are nothing in the face of true skill.
At the time of writing, the best win market odds are:
Leverkusen to Win @ 9/10
Atalanta to Win @ 16/5
Draw @ 3/1
(Odds courtesy of OddsChecker.com)
When is it and where can I watch it?
The UEL final will be held on Wednesday, May 22nd, with kick-off at 8PM GMT. In the UK, you can watch it on Sky Sports or NOW TV sports, or you can stream it on your favourite sportsbook.
UEFA Europa Conference League Final
The UEFA Europa Conference League hasn’t been around for very long, first founded just three years ago in 2021, yet we’re still chuffed with the showings we’ve seen. The conference league may be one of the less prestigious tournaments, however, this lends itself to a more open competition where anyone can find their way to the top.
This is precisely what’s happened this year, with an unexpected team entering the final to much fanfare.
Olympiacos vs. Fiorentina
The 2024 Conference League final will see Greece’s Olympiacos hosting Italy’s Fiorentina on their home soil at Athens’ AEK Arena.
This is a must-see event for Greek football fans as the Olympiacos earn themselves a spot in a European final, marking the first time Greece has made a UEFA final since 1971. Needless to say, Greek fans are beside themselves with excitement to see a home team on such a major stage. Italy’s Fiorentina Club represents the opposite end of the spectrum, returning to the Conference Final after losing out to West Ham in 2023.
At the time of writing, the best win market odds are:
Olympiacos to Win @ 23/10
Fiorentina to Win @ 17/13
Draw @ 23/10
(Odds courtesy of OddsChecker.com)
When is it and where can I watch it?
The Europa Conference League final will be held on Wednesday, May 29th, with kick-off at 8PM GMT. In the UK, you can watch it on Sky Sports or NOW TV sports, or you can stream it on your favourite sportsbook.
A Summary
You can catch these two finales within a week of each other! For a quick recap, these finals will consist of the following:
Europa League: Atalanta vs. Leverkusen, Wednesday, May 22nd at 8:00PM GMT.
Conference League: Olympiacos vs. Fiorentina, Wednesday, May 29th at 8:00PM GMT.
These events will air on Sky Sports and NOW TV sports in the UK, as well as the best online sportsbooks.