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The first international title of the new season will be awarded on Wednesday evening in Udine at Udinese Calcio's home stadium, which has a capacity of around 25,000 spectators, the Champions League winners and the winners of the previous Europa League season traditionally face off. Incidentally, the Champions League winner has always prevailed in this comparison since 2019. In four of the last six finals, however the tie was decided not after 90 minutes, but in extra time or a penalty shootout. On paper, a draw would be a major surprise. Given the impressions from last season, when the French won the treble and then advanced to the Club World Cup final, while Tottenham only finished 17th in the Premier League standings, coach Luis Enrique's team enters the match as clear favorites.