What is the 2018–19 UEFA Europa League?
Q: What is the 2018–19 UEFA Europa League?
A: The 2018–19 UEFA Europa League is the 48th season of Europe's secondary club football tournament organised by UEFA, and the 10th season since it was renamed from the UEFA Cup to the UEFA Europa League.
Q: Where was the final played?
A: The final was played at the Olympic Stadium in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Q: Who were playing in this year's final?
A: This year's final featured two English sides - Chelsea and Arsenal.
Q: What did Chelsea win as a result of their victory?
A: As winners, Chelsea won a place in the 2019 UEFA Super Cup against the winners of the 2018–19 UEFA Champions League, as well as qualification for next season's 2019–20 UEFA Champions League group stage.
Q: How did they qualify for next season's Champions League group stage if they had already qualified through their league performance?
A: Since they had already qualified through their league performance, an additional berth reserved for them was given to the third-placed team of the 2018–19 Ligue 1, which is ranked 5th according to next season's access list.
Q: How many times has this competition been held before this edition?
A: This will be its 48th edition since it began in 1971.
Q: What was its name prior to being changed to 'UEFA Europa League'?
A: It used to be called 'UEFA Cup'.
