The UEFA Conference League is an annual club football competition organized by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). It serves as the third tier of European club competitions, below the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League. Established in the 2021-2022 season, the league aims to provide more clubs from various European nations the opportunity to compete on an international stage.
The competition involves teams from across UEFA member associations that qualify based on their domestic league standings, with a focus on providing pathways for clubs that might not typically reach the higher echelons of European tournaments. The format includes a group stage followed by knockout rounds, culminating in a final to determine the champion. The UEFA Conference League also offers its winner a spot in the subsequent season’s UEFA Europa League, further enhancing its competitive importance.
Rodrigo Ueascas emerged as an unexpected hero for Copenhagen with a decisive goal in extra time, securing a 3-1 victory over Heidenheim in the UEFA Conference League. Copenhagen's early dominance…