The Europa League title holders also enter directly into the group stage if either they or the Champions League title holders gain direct entry to the group stage via their domestic league; otherwise, the Europa League title holders enter directly into the play-off round.
The Europa League title holders also enter directly into the group stage. Either they gain direct entry to the group stage via their domestic league. Either the Champions League title holders gain direct entry to the group stage via their domestic league. The Europa League title holders enter directly into the play-off round. This is otherwise.