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Clarifying league structure

I’m thinking about the current date in 2025 and how that affects the league phases. For the 2024-25 season, there’s no group stage, while the 2023-24 season had one. Manchester United was in group A during the 2023-24 Champions League but didn’t play in the Europa League that year. The user might want a generic analysis of the group stage, so I plan to ask a clarifying question about the season they’re referring to. I can provide detailed tiebreakers and analysis if they mean before the 2024-25 season.Exploring tiebreakers in UEFA

I'm thinking about the tiebreaker regulations for the UEFA Europa League for the 2023-24 season. The criteria include points and goal difference from head-to-head matches, followed by goals scored in head-to-head encounters. If teams are still tied, further criteria apply, like goal difference in all group matches and total goals scored. I remember that as of the 2021-22 season, away goals were removed, but wins in group matches still count. I need to clarify if "away wins" remain part of the tiebreakers.Discussing UEFA tiebreakers

I need to clarify whether away goals are still removed from all group matches for the Europa League. It’s important not to confidently assert uncertain details. I can provide the main tiebreakers like goal difference, total goals, and points. Looking at the 2023-24 Europa League, the top two teams from each group advance to the knockout rounds, with group winners going directly to the Round of 16. If the user inquires about 2024-25, I should mention that there’s a league phase and offer to analyze scores based on points and rankings.Structuring user response

First, I need to clarify which season the user is referring to and note the format change. If they provide current standings and remaining fixtures, I can calculate the minimum points needed and develop scenarios, including "magic numbers" for winning specific matches. Generally, in a 6-match group, 10+ points typically secure a top-two finish, while 12+ often wins the group, with 7-8 being borderline. I should also provide guidance on key matches, like head-to-head competitors and suggest focusing on securing home wins. Offering to compute examples with their data would be helpful!