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5 things to know about the Europa League

Manchester, England: The Europa League returns on Thursday with the first round of matches in the group stage. Here are five things to know about the continent's second-tier club competition this season:WINNERS TO COME FROM

India TV News Desk Published : Sep 18, 2013 23:10 IST, Updated : Sep 18, 2013 23:38 IST

WINNERS TO COME FROM CHAMPIONS LEAGUE?



On recent form, there's a good chance that the eventual winner of the Europa League won't even be playing on Thursday.



Last year's finalists, Chelsea and Benfica, started out in the Champions League before being bumped down to the Europa League after finishing third in their groups.

It means Juventus could yet get a home game in the final at its Turin's Juventus Stadium, even though the Serie A champion began its Champions League campaign on Tuesday with a 1-1 draw at FC Copenhagen.

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