The Premier Sports Cup group stage unfolds while three Scottish clubs tackle European qualifiers. Rangers play Panathinaikos in the Champions League, Hibernian take on Midtjylland in the Europa League, and Dundee United face Strassen in the Conference League. Only Celtic and Aberdeen are assured league phase football. Scotland's co-efficient has decreased, risking a drop in European representation, with potential consequences for future champions, runners-up, and the Scottish Cup winners who could face more qualifiers going forward.
Scotland's clubs face the European abyss if they do not perform well enough this season to improve their joint standings.
Only champions Celtic and Scottish Cup winners Aberdeen are guaranteed league phase football this season.
Scotland's co-efficient has dropped, starting the new campaign in 17th, which could lead to a drop in representation.
Future champions would have to navigate three Champions League qualifiers instead of one if Scotland's co-efficient falls.
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