The UEFA Europa League is an annual club football competition organized by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is considered the second-tier competition of European club football, ranking below the UEFA Champions League and above the UEFA Europa Conference League. Clubs qualify for the Europa League based on their performance in their national leagues and cup competitions. The winner of the Europa League qualifies for the following season's Champions League group stage and also earns the right to play against the Champions League winner in the UEFA Super Cup.