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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 third qualifying round line-up

The third qualifying round starts on Thursday, with Hertha Berlin, Lille, Gent, Panathinaikos, Saint-Étienne, Spartak Moskva and West Ham among the sides involved.

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Birkirkara and Kalju shine on night of shocks

Heart of Midlothian, Partizan and Maccabi Haifa were among the casualties on a memorable evening for several underdogs but Genk survived a big scare.

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Europa League third qualifying round draw

The draw for the third qualifying round has been made, with Saint-Étienne v AEK Athens perhaps the pick as the likes of West Ham, Spartak Moskva and Genk enter the UEFA Europa League.

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Göteborg, Aberdeen claim big first-leg leads

There were notable away wins for Torpedo Zhodino and Qäbälä in the second qualifying round first legs, with Göteborg and Aberdeen among the sides to turn on the style.

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2016/17 Europa League: All you need to know

Who are the 16 teams confirmed in the group stage? Where will the other 32 come from? When are the draws and matches? And where is the final? Get all the lowdown here.

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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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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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Goals galore as play-off contenders confirmed

Borussia Dortmund hit five, Rabotnicki stunned Trabzonspor and West Ham were ousted in Romania as the third qualifying round concluded on a dramatic evening.

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Dortmund, Athletic win, Sampdoria stunned

Borussia Dortmund, Southampton and Athletic Club all earned first-leg wins in the third qualifying round but there were problems aplenty for Sampdoria and West Ham.

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Europa League: What to look out for

The likes of Borussia Dortmund and Sampdoria start their campaigns in this week's third qualifying round first legs. UEFA.com's correspondents mark your cards.

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Full Europa League third qualifying round draw

The UEFA Europa League third qualifying round ties, to be played over the next two Thursdays, are now confirmed after the second qualifying round was completed.

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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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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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Real Madrid retain ranking lead over Barcelona

Real Madrid CF may have relinquished their UEFA Champions League title to FC Barcelona but they remain top of UEFA's club rankings with a record total.

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Elfsborg and Rosenborg relieved to get through

IF Elfsborg rode their luck, Rosenborg BK made amends, while FC Chikhura Sachkere and Víkingur earned landmark wins in the second qualifying round deciders.

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Europa League draw reaction

UEFA.com brings you all the reaction from across the continent as the UEFA Europa League contenders take stock following the draw for the third qualifying round.

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First tests lined up for PSV, Lyon and La Real

PSV Eindhoven and Olympique Lyonnais have received their first UEFA Europa League assignments following the draw for the third qualifying round.

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Sligo, İnter Bakı take charge on night of shocks

İnter Bakı PİK, Sligo Rovers FC and FC Astana earned shock UEFA Europa League second qualifying round first leg victories, ahead of Friday's third qualifying round draw.

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UEFA Europa League quest continues

Six more sides from last season's group stage are joining FC Shakhter Karagandy as the UEFA Europa League second qualifying round gets under way.

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Europa League second qualifying round lineup

The second qualifying round ties are now known after PFC Litex Lovech's victory on Friday, with FC Slovan Liberec v MFK Košice and Aberdeen FC v FC Groningen among the picks.

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Third qualifying round draws streamed live

The third qualifying round draws for the 2014/15 UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League will be streamed live from 12.00CET and 13.00CET on 18 July.

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Second legs go down to wire on night of drama

Late drama was the theme of the UEFA Europa League first qualifying round second legs as Aberdeen FC's Adam Rooney scored the first hat-trick of the European season.

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Europa League rewards long-range efforts

Mammoth journeys ended in wins for FC Shakhter Karagandy and NK Široki Brijeg, while there was also first qualifying round joy for Aberdeen FC and seven goals for Tromsø IL.

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Clubs react to UEFA Europa League draws

FC Shakhter Karagandy know how difficult it will be to repeat their "success" of reaching the group stage last term after learning their first qualifying round opponents.

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Former winners and debutants learn fate

Two-time UEFA Cup winners IFK Göteborg and 11 European debutants were among the teams to learn their fate in Monday's first and second qualifying round draws.

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First qualifying round seedings confirmed

Five teams from last season's group stage are among 119 clubs involved in the first and second qualifying round draws live at 13.00CET and 14.30CET respectively.

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UEFA Europa League includes 18 debutants

There are 18 European debutants among 162 sides in the 2014/15 UEFA Europa League lineup, with holders Sevilla FC one of seven clubs guaranteed a group berth.

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Qualifying draws launch season

The 2014/15 UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League seasons will be launched by the first and second qualifying round draws on 23 June, all streamed live.

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27 August 2020

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