The UEFA Europa League: Time Filler, or Legitimate Competition?

Tomorrow starts the most recent iteration of UEFA’s second highest club competition: the UEFA Europa League. Born out of the ashes of the old UEFA Cup, the Europa League pits 54 of Europe’s high-to-mid level clubs against each other in the group format we’ve all become accustomed to. But is this competition worth fighting for, or is it simply a way for UEFA to fill Thursday television time-slots?

2013/14 Europa League winners Sevilla CF pose with the cup after their game against Benfica

2013/14 Europa League winners Sevilla CF pose with the cup after their game against Benfica

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