The 2024/25 season is a special one in European football. This was the man who introduced a new change in the Champions League where in addition to going from 32 to 36 teams, he has determined the entry format of two of these four ‘new’ teams. A type of classification that has led to Borussia Dortmund and Bologna to compete in this edition as fifth place in the Bundesliga and Serie Arespectively, and that is now also at stake as to who can compete for that extra spot next season. A UEFA ranking that takes into account the country’s clubs their best performance between the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League this season to bring one more representative into the main continental competition.
Taking these rankings into account, the current 2024/25 UEFA Ranking classification is as follows:
- Portugal: 8,000 points
- England: 7,571 points
- Belgium: 7,400 points
- Poland: 7,125 points
- Czech Republic: 7,100 points
- Sweden: 6,750 points
- Turkey: 6,500 points
- Italy: 6,375 points
- Greece: 5,875 points
- Slovenia: 5,875 points
- Germany: 5,625 points
- Spain: 5,571 points
Therefore, at this time the countries an extra team would be placed in the next Champions League between Portugal and England. In the case of the Primeira Liga, Apart from Sporting Lisbon as originally classified, Porto would go directly and Benfica would have to go through the previous round.going from two potential representatives to three. On the other hand, I would go The fifth in the Premier League, Brighton, would join Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenalto the next edition of the Champions League. But there is a lot of season ahead of us and things can change.
Spain, twelfth place in the classificationhe may still have options as the tournament progresses, although he will need his teams to perform well. To finish in the top two, it is important that all four teams continue to compete in the Champions League, FC Barcelona, Atlético, Real Madrid and Gironaapart from the two who are in the Europa League, Athletic Club and Real Sociedadalong with the Betis in the Conference League, keep going and winning games.
Griezmann celebrates after scoring a goal in Atlético de Madrid’s match against Sparta Prague
How is the rating calculated?
To calculate a country’s ranking, all the points received by the teams from that country are added and divided by the number of teams from that country that played in a European competition that season. In the case of Spain, Girona’s elimination at the group stage of the Champions League could be punishingalthough there is still time to cure it. The points scored by all LaLiga EA Sports teams will be divided by seven.
On the other hand, such countries Poland, Czech Republic, Sweden, Türkiye, Greece and Sloveniacurrently ahead of Spain, they have already eliminated teams and that would punish them in the long run. In addition, countries such as Italy and Germany with up to eight participants make it more likely that they will have difficulty replicating additional space. That’s why, It would be important for FC Barcelona, Atlético or Real Madrid to secure their place in the round of 16 of the Champions League or the a good result for Athletic Club who have already got into the Top8 of the Europa Laegue or that it is Real Betis manage to consolidate the Top24 and ends up improving their position in the European competition.
Here is the point system:
- 2 points for every win in the league stage of any of the three competitions.
- 1 point for each victory in qualifying matches or knockout in any of the three competitions.
- 1 point for every league game in any of the three competitions.
- 0.5 points for each tie in qualifying or climbing matches in any of the three competitions.
- 1.5 extra points for reaching each of the Champions League rounds (play offs, round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals or final)
- 1 extra point for reaching each of the Europa League rounds (play offs, round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals or final)
- 0.5 extra points for reaching each of the Europa League rounds (eighth, quarter-finals, semi-finals or final)
- 1 point for each club eliminated in the first preparatory round in the Conference League
- 1.5 points for each club eliminated in the second qualifying round in the Conference League
- 2 points for each club eliminated in the third qualifying round in the Conference League
- 2.5 points for each club eliminated in the Play Offs
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## The Shifting Sands of European football: A Q&A with World Today News’ Senior Football Analyst
**The 2024/25 Champions League season is shaping up to be a landmark one. With the expanded format adn the introduction of a new coefficient system, the race for Champions League spots has become more dynamic then ever.world Today News Senior Football Analyst,[Your Name],breaks down the implications of this new landscape:**
**WTN:** [Your Name],the UEFA coefficient system is creating a engaging wrinkle in the qualification process. Can you explain how it works and who stands to benefit most?
**[Your Name]:** absolutely.
The new system awards points based on the collective performance of a nation’s clubs in European competitions – the Champions League, Europa league, and Conference League. The top ranked nations then earn an extra Champions League spot for the following season.
This year, Portugal and England are currently in pole position to gain that extra spot. They’ve been consistently punching above their weight in European competitions.
**WTN:** This opens up captivating possibilities, doesn’t it?
**[Your Name]:** Absolutely! Imagine a scenario where, instead of just two, Portugal could send three teams directly to the Champions League group stage. That would be enormous for Portuguese football. Similarly, a fifth English team, likely Brighton, could find themselves rubbing shoulders with Europe’s elite.
**WTN:** So, is it all sewn up for England and Portugal, then?
**[Your Name]:** Not necessarily. There’s still a long way to go in the season.The current rankings could easily shift depending on how teams perform in the upcoming rounds. Don’t forget that Spain, despite currently sitting 12th, still has a chance, even though they’ll need almost all their teams to perform exceptionally well to climb the ranks.
**WTN:** What does this mean for the competitiveness of the Champions League?
**[Your Name]:** I think it adds another layer of excitement. You’ll have more teams battling for the qualifying spots, leading to more intense domestic league races and potentially some surprise packages emerging.
It also throws a spotlight on the performance of clubs throughout the season, not just the biggest names.A smaller club doing well in the Conference League could have a ripple effect, boosting their nation’s ranking and potentially opening up a Champions League spot for their compatriots the following season.
**WTN:** [Your Name], these are truly fascinating changes. Thanks for shedding light on this new era in European football.
**[Your Name]:** My pleasure. This season is going to be one to watch!
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