Explore our guides to major football competitions, including how teams qualify, tournament formats, draws, league phases, knockout rounds, tiebreakers and other rules that shape each competition.
I explain how the UEFA Conference League works, including qualification, the Main and Champions Paths, the 36-team league phase, knockout rounds, and what the winner receives.
I explain how the UEFA Europa League works, including qualification, qualifying rounds, the 36-team league phase, knockout rounds, and what the winner receives.
I explain how the UEFA Champions League works, including qualification, the 36-team league phase, the draw, knockout play-offs, knockout rounds, and the final.