Potential changes for Cyprus Cup winner in Europa League

As of April 22, 2026, the winner of the Cyprus Cup is scheduled to begin their Europa League campaign from the first qualifying round. However, there is a possibility for the Cypriot team to bypass this stage and start directly from the second qualifying round. This scenario depends on the performance of Aston Villa in the ongoing competition. Specifically, if Aston Villa wins the Europa League and finishes in the top five of the English Premier League, the Cypriot team would advance directly. Reports also suggest that this benefit could be triggered if Aston Villa finishes in sixth place under certain conditions related to the tournament outcomes. The situation remains subject to specific developments in international club rankings and tournament results.