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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
Sport
David Irvine

What Scottish Cup win means for Aberdeen in Europe

Aberdeen have guaranteed themselves European group stage football next season.

Jimmy Thelin's side will play Conference League league phase football at a minimum after winning the Scottish Cup.

The Hampden triumph sees Aberdeen move up the European qualifying ranks taking a spot in the Europa League play-off round.


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Had Aberdeen lost then Hibs would have taken that slot due to their higher finish in the Scottish Premiership table.

However, Aberdeen will now go into the Europa League play-off round to compete for a spot in the league phase of the competition. 

Should they lose in that round, then they will fall into the league phase of the Conference League where they will play six matches at least.

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