Because Bayer Leverkusen received the DFB Cup, Heidenheim is taking part in in a European competitors for the primary time. Hoffenheim topped the Europa League.
The place within the Europa League, which is definitely meant to win the cup, doesn’t go to the final opponent 1. FC Kaiserslautern, however to the group in seventh place within the Bundesliga, TSG Hoffenheim. Eighth place within the desk – and that is 1. FC Heidenheim – begins within the play-off spherical of the Conference League.
“Come and keep” – now Europe
The message on the shirt that 1.FC Heidenheim printed on match day 34 was a transparent message. In the primary season of the Bundesliga, Heidenheim confidently managed to remain within the league, defeating FC Bayern Munich on the highway and may now start the journey to Europe. Five golf equipment can enter the UEFA Conference League by means of play-offs (dwelling and away). Heidenheimer’s opponent has but to be determined. FC Chelsea (Premier League, ENG), Betis Sevilla (Primera Division, ESP) and RC Lens (Ligue 1, FRA) secured first place within the play-off, the fourth and closing qualifying spherical. The two play-off video games will probably be performed on August 22 and 29.
A brand new format within the Conference League
UEFA introduced the brand new format for the fourth season of the Conference League, writing: “The largest change considerations the group stage, which will probably be one league stage with 36 groups. Each group will compete towards six totally different groups (three at dwelling, three away). The prime eight groups enter instantly within the spherical of 16. The groups in ninth to twenty fourth place enter the play-offs, the winners will advance to the spherical of 16. The closing will probably be held on May 28, 2025.
Hoffenheim within the Europa League
Thanks to profitable the Bayer Leverkusen cup, TSG Hoffenheim will enter the Europa League, which can host 36 groups (beforehand 32). Like the Conference League, the Europa League can be performed in the identical league. Instead of dealing with three opponents in a house and away match, every membership now performs one match towards eight opponents (4 occasions dwelling, 4 occasions away). It’s the “begin of the season” and the primary recreation date is 25/26. September 2024. The closing will probably be held on May 21, 2025 on the Estadio de San Mamés in Bilbao/Spain.