Rangers are in the quarter-finals. Athletic Bilbao are favourites to the whole thing, and Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are not far behind them. The 24/25 Europa League season has been another memorable one for neutrals and supporters alike.
While some of Europe’s biggest teams, such as Ajax, Besiktas and Porto were knocked out earlier than expected, one of the most interesting aspects has been the outstanding performances of those teams who many predicted would fall at the first hurdle, with the likes of Bodo/Glimt still in the competition.
The likes of Bruno Fernandes and Nico Williams have shone for their sides, as expected. However, like many major competitions, the Europa League has also provided a stage for previously unknown players to flourish and build a reputation.
With the competition now at the quarter-final stage, we look at which 10 players have shined the brightest in the Europa League so far - according to rankings from popular statistics website FotMob.
5. Patrick Berg - Bodo/Glimt
The Norwegian side have been one of the best sides in the competition this season, with Berg their star player. Has created 21 chances for his team throughout the Europa League campaign, which is an average of 1.6 chances per game. Has an average rating of 7.92. | NTB/AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
6. Charles Vanhoutte - Union Saint-Gilloise
The Belgian side made it to the last 16 of the competition this year, and much of it was down to the form of this Belgian midfielder. Rated at 7.78 for his performances throughout the campaign, Vanhoutte ended his campaign with two assists. | BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images
7. Yunus Akgun - Galatasaray
With five goals in eight games from midfield, Akgun has been one of the stars of the Europa League season. He has an average rating of 7.71, and was awarded man of the match in three of his eight games played. | Getty Images
8. Barnabas Varga - Ferencvaros
Despite being knocked out in the last 16 playoff round, Ferencvaros striker Varga really showed up for his team on the Europe stage. Scored seven goals in his 10 Europa League appearances, scoring an average rating of 7.65 in the process. | Getty Images