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I do, yes. 30+ years ago. Liverpool have won it twice in the last 15 years without qualifying through being league winners. Surely that is an example of it offering a chance to an underdog and not just league winners?

These sides don't even do well in the Europa league never mind the champions league.
Underdogs maybe but hardly a major shock. Their average wage is £5.5m per year. That's our entire wage bill - players, coaches, admin, the lot.