Mark Randall relives playing in the Champions League for Arsenal and helping Larne become the first Northern Irish club to reach the league phase of European competition.
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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.
# | Team | Pl | GD | Pts |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Cercle Brugge | 1 | 4 | 3 |
2 | Omonia Nicosia | 1 | 4 | 3 |
3 | Pafos | 1 | 3 | 3 |
4 | Lugano | 1 | 3 | 3 |
5 | Molde | 1 | 3 | 3 |
# | Team | Pl | GD | Pts |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Cercle Brugge | 1 | 4 | 3 |
2 | Omonia Nicosia | 1 | 4 | 3 |
3 | Pafos | 1 | 3 | 3 |
4 | Lugano | 1 | 3 | 3 |
5 | Molde | 1 | 3 | 3 |