<P> A total of 57 teams ( 42 in Champions Route , 15 in League Route ) were involved in the qualifying phase and play - off round . The 10 winners of the play - off round ( 5 in Champions Route , 5 in League Route ) advanced to the group stage to join the 22 teams which entered in the group stage . The 15 losers of the third qualifying round entered the Europa League play - off round , and the 10 losers of the play - off round entered the Europa League group stage . </P>
<P> A total of 57 teams ( 42 in Champions Route , 15 in League Route ) were involved in the qualifying phase and play - off round . The 10 winners of the play - off round ( 5 in Champions Route , 5 in League Route ) advanced to the group stage to join the 22 teams which entered in the group stage . The 15 losers of the third qualifying round entered the Europa League play - off round , and the 10 losers of the play - off round entered the Europa League group stage . </P>
what happens if you lose champions league qualifying
what happens if you lose champions league qualifying
Europa League play - off round
Europa League play - off round