Since its inaugural season in 2009/10, the Europa League has served as a grand stage for European clubs to make history. From emphatic victories to remarkable goal-scoring records, the competition has produced countless memorable milestones — evolving further with the introduction of the new “league phase” format in the 2024/25 season featuring 36 teams.
⚡ Biggest Wins in Europa League History
Several matches ended with striking scorelines that have become unforgettable records:
- FCSB 6–0 Aalborg (18 September 2014)
- Vardar 0–6 Real Sociedad (19 Oktober 2017)
- Arsenal 6–0 BATE Borisov (7 Desember 2017)
- Sevilla 6–0 Akhisarspor (25 Oktober 2018)
- AZ Alkmaar 6–0 Astana (24 Oktober 2019)
- Espanyol 6–0 Ludogorets (7 November 2019)
- Feyenoord 6–0 Sturm Graz (15 September 2022)
- Slavia Praha 6–0 Sheriff Tiraspol (5 Oktober 2023)
A six-goal margin remains the highest winning difference in Europa League history — a record that has yet to be broken.
🎯 Most Goals in a Single Match
Several matches produced an extraordinary number of goals, turning them into thrilling spectacles for fans:
- Anderlecht 5–3 Lokomotiv Moscow (2011)
- Young Boys 3–5 Liverpool (2012)
- Athletic Bilbao 5–3 Genk (2016)
- Gent 3–5 Shakhtar Donetsk (2016)
- Lyon 7–1 AZ Alkmaar (2017)
- Villarreal 5–3 Sivasspor (2020)
- Bayer Leverkusen 6–2 Nice (2020)
And of course, an outstanding individual record: Aritz Aduriz scored five goals in a single match when Athletic Bilbao defeated Genk 5–3 in 2016 — a feat that remains unmatched to this day.
🏆 Clubs with the Most Europa League Appearances
- Lazio – 68 matches
- PSV Eindhoven – 60
- Braga & PAOK – 59
- Dynamo Kyiv & Qarabağ – 56
- Villarreal, Rapid Wien, Sparta Praha – 54
- Ludogorets & Fenerbahçe – 53
Lazio stand out as one of the most consistent clubs in the competition, having played nearly 70 matches since the Europa League era began.
🥇 Clubs with the Most First-Place Finishes in the Group Stage
- Arsenal, Bayer Leverkusen, Villarreal, and Salzburg – 5 times each
- Dynamo Kyiv, Genk, Zenit, Lazio, PSV, Fenerbahçe – 4 times
The dominance of these clubs highlights their consistency and ability to maintain performance across a demanding schedule that spans both domestic and European competitions.
🚀 Unique Records: Perfect Performances and Goal-Scoring Feats
Only a handful of clubs have managed to win every match in the group stage:
Anderlecht (2011/12), Arsenal (2020/21), Bayer Leverkusen (2023/24), Napoli (2015/16), Eintracht Frankfurt (2018/19), Salzburg (2009/10, 2013/14, 2018/19), Shakhtar Donetsk (2016/17), Tottenham (2013/14), and Zenit (2010/11).
The record for the most goals in a single group stage is still held by Napoli, who scored 22 goals in the 2015/16 season, followed by Salzburg and Bayer Leverkusen with 21 goals each.
Meanwhile, the best defensive records in Europa League history belong to Dinamo Zagreb (2020/21), Salzburg (2017/18), and Standard Liège (2011/12), each conceding only one goal in six matches.
🌍 Additional Facts
To this day, there are still 15 European nations that have never been represented in the Europa League group stage — including Andorra, Armenia, Georgia, Kosovo, Iceland, and Montenegro. This highlights both the vast reach of the competition and the high qualification standards required to make it into the tournament.
From historic records to the latest statistics of the Europa League 2025/26 season, this competition continues to deliver drama, records, and outstanding performances that enrich European football.
Who will write the next chapter of history this season?
