Hi bud the level number at the top is the level you are on! to get promoted you need to finish in the top 7, to qualify for next seasons champions league you need to finish top 4!,Once you are promoted your players will lose a skill star!. the first day of the new season you will play a prelim cup match and depending how strong your team is will contribute to which levels you play against so say you win level 1 with a really good team you will probably get drawn against level 3 or 4 players in the cup! you will always play against the same level opponents in your league and champions league!.