2026-05-21

Lyon Crowned 2025 Europa League Champions on Goal Difference Over Aston Villa

Lyon Crowned 2025 Europa League Champions on Goal Difference Over Aston Villa

The 2025 Europa League season witnessed intense competition among European teams, with Lyon clinching the title after securing 21 points from 8 matches, edging out Aston Villa on goal difference. Lyon finished the season with a goal difference of +13 compared to Aston Villa's +8, ultimately deciding the battle in their favor.

FC Midtjylland secured third place with 19 points, while Maccabi Tel Aviv ended at the bottom with just one point after losing 7 matches and drawing one. This season featured remarkable individual performances, with M. Mwandilmadji from Samsunspor leading the scorers' list with 11 goals, and D. Undav from Stuttgart excelling in assists with 6 decisive passes.

This season was filled with excitement and strong competition among the teams, with Lyon affirming their strength and deserving the title after a standout performance throughout the matches. The individual statistics of players like Mwandilmadji and Undav highlighted the crucial role players play in achieving collective success.