Qualifying-phase and play-off matches are played in accordance with the cup (knockout) system, with each club playing each opponent twice, in home and away matches. The team that scores the greater aggregate of goals in the two matches qualifies for the next stage (play-offs or group stage, as applicable). Otherwise, Article 21 applies.
The clubs defeated in the qualifying phase or play-offs are entitled to enter the UEFA Europa Conference League in progress as follows:
UEFA Europa League elimination stage |
UEFA Europa Conference entry stage |
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3rd qualifying round of UEL champions path |
Play-offs of UECL champions path |
3rd qualifying round of UEL main path |
Play-offs of UECL main path |
Play-offs of UEL |
UECL group stage |