Qualifying for the Five Spots in Next Season’s Champions League

Two leagues will be rewarded with extra places in next season’s Champions League, marking a significant revamp to expand the competition to a 36-team tournament. But the question remains: who is likely to benefit from the additional spots? As the group stages of the Champions League, Europa League, and Europa Conference League come to a close, we’ll begin to see which leagues are in contention for the two new positions. Understanding how the system works, analyzing the current standings, and looking at which teams are still in contention will give us a clearer picture of who is most likely to gain these coveted extra places.

Two leagues will be rewarded with extra spots in next season’s Champions League as part of the revamp to expand it to a 36-team competition. With the group stages of the Champions League, Europa League, and Europa Conference League drawing to a close this week, we’ll start to get a clear picture of which leagues could get the two places.
The top four leagues that already get four places in the competition, Germany, Italy, England, and Spain, are in contention for the extra spots. Leagues need to keep as many teams as possible still active in the knockout rounds for a chance to compete for the top two spots. The bonus points for wins and knockout round progression in the three European competitions are also going to be important in determining which leagues will secure the extra places. The race for the extra places will be decided based on the coefficient system, and with the top four leagues already in play and a long way to go, the final league positions will also be crucial. The head-to-head matches between teams competing for the top spots and the bonus points gained will play a vital role in determining which leagues will come out on top.