Is the Champions League mixed level or in my case will it only be people who came in the top 3 of Level 1.. ie now Level 2 teams.

Is there preliminary fixtures or are you straight into a league..

I assume once you are out that is it.. same with the cup..

Lastly i have a weak squad (only been playing the game for about 10 days).. some good players, mostly bad.. especially when they will all lose a star going up to the next level.. Is it worthwhile being in all the competitions or am I as well out the CL and Cup so that i can concentrate my players for their league games..