Limit the situation in the Conference: forced to win, win and win

He Real Betis, After a dispute of two days, in which he added only one point, he appeared to be classified in 27th place out of 36 teams participating in the Conference league stage, so if it ends like this after the sixth matchday, it will be one of twelve. removed. To finish in the top eight it is estimated that you will need around 12 points, or 11 and a very good average goal, while to be between 9th and 24th place you will need at least 7 or 8 points .

For eighth In the Conference final, only the top eight classified teams qualify directly, while the 16 in 9th to 24th positions will compete in a play-off to access the round of 16 – this will be drawn on December 20 – which would have been played on the 13th and 20th of February 2025.

The position occupied by each team at the end of the League phase will be determined by possible rivals which will be measured in the qualifiers, both in the play-offs and in the subsequent round of 16, quarterfinal and semifinal matches. In matches, only teams will be drawn in pairs: i.e. 1st or 2nd in the league stage will face off in the round of 16 against the winner of the tie between 17th or 18th and 15th or 16th. And then in the quarterfinals, in theory, in the 7th or 8th in the league stage (if this one succeeds in crossing it against 11/12 or 21/22).

Pellegrini, convinced to qualify

Manuel Pellegrini, yesterday after the loan draw against Copenhagen, which left Betis with one point after two games and -1 on average (1-2), is sure that Betis will qualify, even if not that it refers to the first eight places: “It’s continuous, there are only twelve points left and I’m sure the team will qualify. If we are among the top eight, it would be better, but if we have to play the intermediate round, nothing will happen. “If we qualify in the eight, we can save a few games, but my goal is to qualify and I’m sure we can achieve it.”

The rules of tie-breaker To determine the final classification of the 36 teams, they present important new features this season (and the possible confrontation between them does not count), under the following criteria, in the event of a final tie in points:

Best goal difference in the league stage

Highest number of goals scored in the league stage

Most goals are scored away from home in the league stage

Most wins in the league stage

Most away wins in the league stage

Highest number of points scored collectively by the rivals they faced

Best collective goal difference of the rivals they faced

Highest number of goals scored collectively by the rivals they faced

Fewest disciplinary points received by players and coaching staff: Red card and double yellow, 3 points; yellow card, 1 point.

Club’s highest UEFA coefficient.

Real Betis, currently, has appearedand 27th classified, tied at one point for 24th, 25th, and 26th, all with a goal-against average. However, Djurgarden will become the 24th – and qualify for the play offs – to score three goals, despite conceding four, putting them ahead of Copenhagen (2-3), APOEL Nicosia and Real Betis (1- 2). In the latter case, the Cypriot team is better classified because they have scored one goal away from home and the Verdiblancos have none.

Real Betis still have to play against him Celje Slovenian -next rival in Villamarín on November 7, who this Thursday beat Istanbul Basaksehir 5-1 and is 13th with three points and +2 on average (6-4). Then you have a double exit to visit Mladá Boleslav in Czechia (November 28) and in Petrocub in Moldova (December 12), teams occupying the 31st and 34th positions after losing their two games, with an average of -3 (0-3) and -5 (1-6) respectively . The last match of the league stage will be played by Beticos in Villamarín against HJK Helsinkiwhich this Thursday beat Dinamo Minsk 1-0 and is 23rd with three points and -2 on average (1-3).