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The Europa League is not a punishment at all

Dia de Jogo — jornal desportivo15 September 2026 at 11:48

The Europa League is not a punishment at all. Three clubs - Union Saint-Gilloise, Sturm Graz and Sparta Prague - fell from the Champions League to the Europa League. These clubs went through the so-called Champions League qualifying "playoff", but couldn't secure a place in the main competition. These clubs were given the opportunity to participate in the Europa League, a competition that many consider less prestigious. The article suggests that this drop should not be seen as a demotion, but rather as an alternative opportunity to compete at the highest European level.

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