UEFA Publishes In-Depth Technical Report on 2024/25 Europa League Triumph

UEFA today released a comprehensive technical analysis of the 2024/25 Europa League, detailing how Tottenham Hotspur secured the title with standout attacking play and strategic set-pieces.

The report offers unprecedented insight into the champions’ tactics, highlighting key phases of play and statistical breakdowns that underscore the relevance of data-driven coaching in modern football.

Key Findings

• Attacking Phases: Spurs averaged 15 shot-creating actions per match, with emphasis on fast transitions and wide overloads.
• Chance Creation: Crossing efficiency ranked top among all teams, converting 28 percent of crosses into scoring opportunities.
• Set Plays: Corner routines yielded four goals in the knockout stages, illustrating meticulous planning.
• Goalkeeping Analysis: Critical saves in the final were dissected to reveal positioning and reflex metrics.

Analysis from Tottenham coaching staff blends qualitative observations with quantitative metrics, reinforcing the importance of integrating video scouting and statistical modeling in elite competition. Spurs’ assistant coach Justin Cochrane and former midfielder Steffen Freund contributed expert commentary, offering a dual perspective from both current and former players.

The 49-page document, released at 17:00 BST, is now accessible on UEFA’s official platform and is expected to become a benchmark for clubs seeking competitive insights ahead of the 2025/26 season.