Which teams are rematching past European Cup finals in the Europa League?

Nottingham Forest is playing Malmö FF, and Feyenoord is facing Celtic, both of which are rematches of past European Cup finals.

What happened in the 1979 European Cup final involving Nottingham Forest?

Nottingham Forest defeated Malmö FF 1-0 in the 1979 European Cup final, with Trevor Francis scoring the only goal.

Are Feyenoord and Celtic in strong positions in the Europa League?

No, both Feyenoord and Celtic have been struggling and are currently near the bottom of the 36-team table.

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Europa League: Past Finals Collide Again!

27 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Nottingham Forest hosts Malmö FF, a rematch of the 1979 European Cup final.
Feyenoord faces Celtic, recalling their 1970 European Cup final encounter.
Teams like Feyenoord and Celtic are struggling to advance to knockout stages.

Europa League: Past Finals Collide Again!

Europa League action heats up with two fixtures echoing past European Cup finals. Nottingham Forest welcomes Malmö FF, a nod to their 1979 final meeting. Forest, seeking a Europa League win under new coach Sean Dyche, has invited players from their 1979 European Cup-winning squad to the City Ground.

Adding to the historical resonance, Feyenoord faces Celtic, a rematch of the 1970 European Cup final. Both clubs have struggled in the current Europa League campaign, currently ranking 29th and 27th respectively in the 36-team standings. This encounter is critical for their chances of reaching the knockout stages.

Elsewhere, Aston Villa aims for a fourth win in five games against Young Boys. Europa League leaders Midtjylland visit Roma, who seeks to recover from recent home defeats. Other matches include Real Betis vs. Utrecht, Maccabi Tel Aviv vs. Lyon, and Rangers hosting Braga. In the Conference League, Crystal Palace travels to Strasbourg and Fiorentina faces AEK Athens.