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UEFA Europa League qualifying explained

Need some light shone on the UEFA Europa League qualifying system? Allow us to explain.

Who is in this season's UEFA Europa League?

In all, 190 clubs will take part in the 2017/18 UEFA Europa League: here we list the 32 teams through to the knockout stage, as well as all those who have previously been eliminated.

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UEFA Europa League third qualifying round draw

Seven-time European Cup winners AC Milan will travel to Romania for their maiden UEFA Europa League fixture following the third qualifying round draw in Nyon.

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All you need to know: #UEL third qualifying round draw

Zenit, AC Milan and Fenerbahçe are among the big hitters entering the competition in Friday's UEFA Europa League third qualifying draw, streamed live on UEFA.com from 13:00CET.

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Thursday results: Galatasaray struggle, Poulsen pounces

Galatasaray lost to European debutants Östersund, and Jacob Poulsen hit a hat-trick in a dramatic comeback win for Midtjylland; see what happened in Thursday's first legs.

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UEFA Europa League second qualifying round ties set

The line-up for the UEFA Europa League second qualifying round has been confirmed after the 50 teams advancing from the first stage of the competition were confirmed.

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Videoton and Progrès first through in Europa League

The first two UEFA Europa League first qualifying round ties were settled on Tuesday with Hungary's Videoton going through and Progrès Niederkorn ending their European duck against Rangers.

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Europa League first and second qualifying round draws

Östersund beckons for Galatasaray in the UEFA Europa League second qualifying round, while Progrès Niederkorn stand between Rangers and an encounter with AEL Limassol or St Joseph's in July.

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Watch the Europa League draws on Monday

The 2017/18 UEFA Europa League first qualifying round draw will be streamed live fron Nyon on Monday at 13:00CET followed at 14:30CET by the second qualifying round draw.

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Europa League second stage takes shape

The second legs of the UEFA Europa League first qualifying round ties have been played, settling the line-up for the second qualifying round over the next fortnight.

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McGinn and Weeks make Thursday night running

Niall McGinn went from UEFA EURO 2016 to the UEFA Europa League in quick time, while Qäbälä's Theo Weeks hit a hat-trick as the first qualifying round first legs concluded.

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St Patrick's win on Europa League opening night

St Patrick's were the sole winners on the first evening of action in the 2016/17 UEFA Europa League as the opening four ties got under way in the first qualifying round.

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Europa League first and second qualifying round draws

The first steps toward the 2016/17 UEFA Europa League final have been taken with the first and second qualiying round draws taking place in Nyon.

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Who is in the UEFA Europa League?

In all 188 clubs will take part in the 2016/17 UEFA Europa League: we list the 155 confirmed in the competition including 16 teams with byes to the group stage.

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UEFA Europa League draw: pass notes

There is a homecoming for Ronald Koeman while four European debutants face difficult ties: we take an in-depth look at the third qualifying round fixtures.

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West Ham survive, Debrecen record, Nordic glee

There was relief for West Ham, a record for Debrecen and celebrations throughout Scandinavia as the UEFA Europa League second qualifying round second legs were played.

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UEFA Europa League third qualifying round draw

Southampton boss Ronald Koeman is set for a reunion with his old club Vitesse, with Sampdoria and Dortmund among the sides learning their fates in the third qualifying round draw.

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West Ham, Trabzonspor meet stubborn resistance

West Ham and Trabzonspor just about eked out victories against modest visitors, while PAOK foundered in Zagreb; UEFA.com filters through Thursday's first-leg action.

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Miccoli and Tommasi make European waves

Two former Italy stars were in the goals in unlikely places, Matej Jelić scored a mathematically-elegant hat-trick and FC Differdange 03 earned a plum tie in dramatic circumstances.

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Second qualifying round: final lineup

Birkirkara FC are heading for West Ham United FC, Trabzonspor AŞ will have visitors from Luxembourg, and Legia Warszawa are also ready to enter the fray next week.

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Europa League: Shamrock-Progrès live

Shamrock Rovers FC defeated FC Progrès Niederkorn 3-0 on the night and on aggregate to reach the second qualifying round, where they will play FC Sheriff or Odds BK.

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What to watch out for in the Europa League

From a band of Brennan brothers to old friends reunited via 5,000km bus journeys – UEFA.com picks out the things to keep an eye on in the first qualifying round deciders.

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Brøndby and Slovan steal the show

Brøndby IF stole the show as the 51 first qualifying round first legs reached their climax, while ŠK Slovan Bratislava and West Ham United FC also impressed.

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UEFA Europa League contenders react to draw

After 117 clubs learned their opponents in the UEFA Europa League first and second qualifying round draws, we collect the pick of the reaction from around Europe.

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Largest draw starts new Europa League season

In the largest UEFA Europa League draw ever, 102 teams learned who they will face in the first qualifying round while second round selections were also completed.

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2015/16 UEFA Europa League list of participants

The list of 2015/16 UEFA Europa League participants has been confirmed: see who enters in the group stage and the three qualifying rounds in our largest club competition.

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Europa League qualifying draws live

The UEFA Europa League first qualifying round draw will be made at 13.00CET on Monday 22 June with the second qualifying round draw at 14.30CET, both streamed live.

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UEFA Europa League club payments

The 56 teams that participated in the 2011/12 UEFA Europa League received payments worth more than €150m as a result of UEFA's revenue distribution system.

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Hoops on a high, Tottenham feeling low

Shamrock Rovers FC's Stephen Rice and Enda Stevens enjoyed the learning curve of their group stage debut but Tottenham Hotspur FC's players were deflated by their elimination.

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Resounding Spurs win at Rovers in vain

Shamrock Rovers FC 0-4 Tottenham Hotspur FCThe visitors could only finish third in Group A despite a comprehensive victory in Dublin after ten-man FC Rubin Kazan earned a draw at PAOK FC.

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Europa League group stage concludes

The remaining four round of 32 places will be decided on Thursday, with Tottenham Hotspur FC and Udinese Calcio among eight teams vying for a place in Friday's draw.

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Shamrock Rovers boss O'Neill set to depart

Manager Michael O'Neill will leave Shamrock Rovers FC, who he has led to two titles, following Thursday's UEFA Europa League group stage game against Tottenham Hotspur FC.

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Tottenham seek lucky break at Shamrock Rovers

Tottenham Hotspur FC need a big win in Dublin – and a defeat for FC Rubin Kazan at PAOK FC – to steal second place in Group A, but Shamrock Rovers FC will be eager to get their first points on the board.

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Rubin beat Rovers to move closer to last 32

FC Rubin Kazan 4-1 Shamrock Rovers FCThe Russian side need just a point away to PAOK FC on matchday six to qualify after equalling their biggest ever win in UEFA club competition.

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Clubs stake their claim to join qualified six

The UEFA Europa League has the stage to itself on matchday five and there are plenty of issues to be decided as a host of clubs bid to join the six already through to the round of 32.

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Rubin line up Rovers repeat

With the situation tight at the top of UEFA Europa League Group A, FC Rubin Kazan will look to boost their qualification chances with success against eliminated Shamrock Rovers FC.

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PAOK go top and eliminate Rovers

Shamrock Rovers FC 1-3 PAOK FCA first-half brace from Dimitris Salpingidis and a Giorgos Fotakis strike put PAOK top of Group A and ended the hosts' hopes.

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Europa League group stage: The story so far

At the halfway point in the UEFA Europa League group stage, UEFA.com rounds up the highs and lows of the 72 matches played over the competition's opening six weeks.

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Rovers seek redemption against PAOK

Shamrock Rovers FC will look to secure their first UEFA Europa League group stage points as PAOK FC make their maiden trip to Dublin for this Group A meeting.

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PAOK leave Shamrock languishing

PAOK FC 2-1 Shamrock Rovers FCGoals from Costin Lazăr and Vieirinha put PAOK into a strong position in Group A and left Shamrock Rovers cast adrift at the foot of the table.

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Europa League matchday three preview

FC Dynamo Kyiv and Beşiktaş JK meet again, Paris Saint-Germain FC chase a goalscoring milestone and Ricky van Wolfswinkel will look for a once-in-a-lifetime treble on matchday three.

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PAOK and Rovers seek first wins

PAOK FC and Shamrock Rovers FC will be looking to secure their first victories in this season's group stage as the two sides meet in Greece on matchday two.

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Shamrock Rovers reflect on bittersweet night

Shamrock Rovers FC's Stephen Rice and Richard Brush were proud after their display against Tottenham Hotspur FC who, according to Sébastien Bassong, never doubted they would win.

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Sporting, PSV and Anderlecht collect second wins

Sporting Clube de Portugal, PSV Eindhoven and RSC Anderlecht were among five clubs who won their second straight games as Huub Stevens celebrated victory on his FC Schalke 04 return.

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Tottenham survive scare from Shamrock

Tottenham Hotspur FC 3-1 Shamrock Rovers FCHarry Redknapp's side showed their mettle as three goals in six second-half minutes overhauled Stephen Rice's opener for the semi-professional visitors.

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Real mates and a birthday great on matchday two

Andriy Shevchenko turns 35 on UEFA Europa League matchday two, which also sees former Real Madrid CF team-mates meet and Malmö FF recall one of their finest European nights.

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Tottenham prepared for Rovers visit

Tottenham Hotspur FC go in search of their first UEFA Europa League Group A victory against a Shamrock Rovers FC side who are playing their first competitive game in England in over 50 years.

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Rovers lose to Rubin on group stage debut

Shamrock Rovers FC 0-3 FC Rubin KazanBoth sides missed penalties as Rubin ran out comfortable winners in their opening Group A encounter in Dublin.

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