The New European season of clubs has already begun. Each campaign, around A third of the teams of the main ones European divisions They participate in UEFA club competitions, and for many of them, The road begins at the beginning of summer With the classification phase.
In July and August they will be played More than 400 games in the qualifying rounds To complete the three alignments of the League phase of 36 teams that will form the focal point from September to January.
This week's draws are a testimony of what European football is: inclusion, diversity, equity and opportunities
“This week's draws are a testimony of what European football is: inclusion, diversity, equity and opportunities. I am pleased to welcome so many clubs represented in the next draws. This demonstrates UEFA's commitment to the development of club football throughout Europe. Clubs of our 55 Member Federations must have the opportunity to live an elite football and test in the main club competitions in the world, ”said Ceferin.
Social Meeting with the President
More than 150 clubs from 50 National Federations They will meet MArts In Nyon for the draws of the First and second qualifying round of the UEFA club male competitions. As in previous years, All club -attending clubs are invited to stay in the European football house For a social meeting, which will be attended by UEFA, Alexander Ceferand the deputy secretary, Jourgio marchetti. This meeting will offer all interesting participating clubs opportunities to establish contacts and the possibility of exchange views on the future of football and European competitions with UEFA.
The new format of the league phase more than fulfilled its key goals: Expand access, balance competition and increase the attractiveness of UEFA competitions through exciting and high -risk football matches until the end.
The club's response has been overwhelmingly positive. In the surveys carried out after the season, Almost all participants approved the new format. The clubs highlighted their superiority over the previous format in terms of competitiveness and unpredictability. Many appreciated the opportunity to face a greater variety of opponentswhich offers new challenges and visibility. Notable examples such as In Brestoi, eld FK Bodø/Glimt, eld NK. They demonstrated how clubs can gain visibility and valuable experience, while achieving outstanding results, against the European elite.
