All matches in the competition are played in conformity with the IFAB Laws of the Game. The half-time interval lasts 15 minutes.
The competition stages are as follows (see Annex B):
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Qualifying phase, divided into:
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champions path, composed of:
- first qualifying round;
- second qualifying round;
- third qualifying round;
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league path, composed of:
- second qualifying round;
- third qualifying round;
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Play-offs (champions path and league path)
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UEFA Champions League, composed of:
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league phase;
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knockout phase:
- knockout phase play-offs;
- round of 16;
- quarter-finals;
- semi-finals;
- final.
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