When and where is the Europa League final?

Image: The Stade de Lyon will host the Europa League final this year

We are at the business end of the Europa League, and attention is turning to when and where the final takes place.

Arsenal have work to do to make the final after drawing 1-1 at home with Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their semi-final on Thursday, while Marseille travel to RB Salzburg with a 2-0 lead after the first leg.

Here's all you need to know about the final...

Where is the final?

Image: Lyon were denied the dream final in the quarters by CSKA Moscow

The final will be played at the Stade de Lyon in Decines-Charpieu, France. Lyon were denied the dream showdown when they were knocked out by CSKA Moscow on away goals at the last-16 stage.

The 59,186-seater stadium was only opened in January 2016, hosting European Championship matches later that year while it has also held rugby union and ice hockey games as well as musical concerts.

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The decision was made at a UEFA Executive Committee meeting in Nyon in December 2016. The stadium replaced Stade de Gerland and will also stage the opening game of the 2019 Women's World Cup.

Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette scored the first competitive goal at the ground in a 4-1 win for Lyon against Troyes in Ligue 1.

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When is the final?

Image: The Europa League final takes place on Wednesday 16 May, kicking off at 7.45pm

The final takes place on Wednesday, May 16, kicking off at 7.45pm (BST).

Arsenal could be at an advantage given their final Premier League game against Huddersfield is three days earlier.

La Liga and Ligue 1 seasons run until the following weekend, meaning Atletico Madrid and Marseille would still have another fixture after the final, while RB Salzburg have two further games in the Austrian Bundesliga.

How many tickets have been allocated to the finalists?

The Stade de Lyon has a capacity of 57,000, with 23,000 tickets being made available to fans worldwide by UEFA.

The number of tickets reserved for supporters of the two finalists will be confirmed in due course.

The remaining tickets have been allocated to the local organising committee, commercial partners and broadcasters, national associations and the corporate hospitality.

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