Group champions, such as Betis, avoid the round of 16 playoffs
He Betis is a team of Europa League round of 16. The Verdiblancos enter the draw for the next round of the league without having to play in the round of 16 playoffs.
The reason is that the team of Manuel Pellegrini he was champion of his group in the first phase and therefore he could earn this privilege.
According to the rules of the uefa, the teams that advance to the next phase first in the group do not have to play the preliminary phase to qualify for the round of 16. An advantage earned by the clubs that have achieved the best results in the league.
In this way, Betis has avoided a difficult duel against teams from the Champions League. The second placed in the group if they are to be measured against the third coming from the Champions League.
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