The 2024/25 campaign will mark the 54th edition of the Europa League, but the first under its revamped format. So, what's new?
The Europa League and Conference League first-phase draws featuring Man Utd, Spurs, Rangers, Chelsea, Hearts, TNS, Larne and Shamrock Rovers have been made.
Chelsea were grateful for their first-leg lead over Servette as they were beaten 2-1 on the night in Geneva but booked their place in the Europa Conference League draw.
Kilmarnock's bid for a UEFA Conference League comeback win against Copenhagen fell short after a 1-1 draw at Rugby Park saw them exit the competition 3-1 on aggregate.
Sky Sports speak to key figures at TNS as the Welsh champions attempt to write themselves into the history books and reach the Conference League league stage on Thursday.
Christopher Nkunku and Noni Madueke struck in the second half as Chelsea beat Servette to take a big step towards reaching the newly-expanded 36-team Conference League.
Chelsea will face Braga or Servette in the Conference League play-off round, while Rangers learn their Champions League play-off opponents should they beat Dynamo Kyiv.
| # | Team | Pl | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Apoel | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Astana | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Backa Topola | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Borac | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| # | Team | Pl | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Apoel | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Astana | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Backa Topola | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Borac | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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