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:
- first qualifying round;
- second qualifying round;
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Knockout phase:
- round of 16,
- quarter-finals;
- semi-finals;
- final (home and away legs).