Qualification For European Competitions
Clubs who do well in either the Premier League or State Cup qualify to compete in various UEFA-organised Europe-wide competitions in the following season (as well as continuing to play in domestic competitions). The number of Israeli clubs playing in Europe in any one season can range from four to six, depending on the qualification scenarios. Currently, Israel is awarded the following places in European competitions:
| Competition | Who qualifies | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| UEFA Champions League | Premier League champions | |
| UEFA Europa League | Clubs finishing second or third in the Premier League | If the second or third-placed club has already qualified for Europa League through the State Cup or if the Premier League champions won the State Cup as well, then the fourth-placed club of the Premier League get a Europa League spot |
| State Cup winners | ||
| Any Israeli club that wins the UEFA Europa League and has not already qualified for the Champions League or UEFA Europa League | By the UEFA Europa League regulations (Regulation 1.07), this club's entry into the UEFA Europa League will not be at the expense of any other entries to which its national federation is entitled |
In addition, once in a European competition, it becomes possible to qualify for others:
- All the losers of the UEFA Champions League Third qualifying round go forward to the UEFA Europa League Play-off round
- All the losers of the UEFA Champions League Play-off round go forward to the UEFA Europa League Group stage.
- Any clubs playing in the UEFA Champions League that will finish third in the group stage will go into the UEFA Europa League round of 32
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