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The 2017–18 Liechtenstein Cup was the 73rd season of Liechtenstein's annual cup competition. Seven clubs competed with a total of 16 teams for one spot in the first qualifying round of the 2018–19 UEFA Europa League. FC Vaduz are the defending champions.
The 2019–20 Liechtenstein Cup was the 75th season of Liechtenstein's annual cup competition. Seven clubs compete with a total of 15 teams for one spot in the first qualifying round of the 2020–21 UEFA Europa League. FC Vaduz are the defending champions.
The 2020–21 Liechtenstein Cup was the 76th season of Liechtenstein's annual cup competition. Seven clubs compete with a total of 15 teams for one spot in the second qualifying round of the 2021–22 UEFA Europa Conference League. FC Vaduz are the defending champions.The cup was abandoned due to COVID-19 pandemic in Liechtenstein.
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- ↑ "Lucas Eberle – FC Balzers". Archived from the original on 4 March 2012. Retrieved 4 March 2010.
- ↑ Lucas Eberle at National-Football-Teams.com
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