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@Danimal5981 wrote:In 2025: play-off was Brøndby (3rd) v Viborg (7th)
Who played the play-off 2026? Logic says Nordsjælland v Randers
Yes, that's exactly right. And Nordsjælland beat Randers 2-1 and went into Europe. Now, my question is. What would have happened, if Nordsjælland had lost that game? Would their ticket to Europe then be taken by Randers? And would they then not qualify for Europe, even though 4th, 5th and 6th in the table would? If this is the case, then the 3rd place must be the least attractive finish among the top 6...
@JustinCase0110 wrote:
@Danimal5981 wrote:In 2025: play-off was Brøndby (3rd) v Viborg (7th)
Who played the play-off 2026? Logic says Nordsjælland v Randers
Yes, that's exactly right. And Nordsjælland beat Randers 2-1 and went into Europe. Now, my question is. What would have happened, if Nordsjælland had lost that game? Would their ticket to Europe then be taken by Randers? And would they then not qualify for Europe, even though 4th, 5th and 6th in the table would? If this is the case, then the 3rd place must be the least attractive finish among the top 6...
Indeed. When 3rd place isn't the cup winner, they play against the winner of the bottom half for a place in the qualifying round of Conference League. Strange...