A single league format will be used this season, with teams playing eight matches against eight different teams.

Four extra clubs will be added to take the total number of participating teams up to 36.

All eight matches will be played against different sides, with four at home and four away, and organised by seeding.

The league phase will determine an overall ranking, with three points for a win, one for a draw and none for a loss.

The top eight finishers will automatically advance to the last 16. The 16 teams finishing between ninth and 24th will enter a play-off round over two legs.

Teams who finish 25th or below will be eliminated and will not drop down to the Europa League.