7 Premier League teams in the Champions League? The shocking possibility explained

The 2025/26 UEFA could feature an unprecedented seven clubs from the , thanks to a new qualification system based on European performance.

This possibility arises from UEFA’s decision to grant two extra Champions League spots to the top-performing leagues in European competitions this season.

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This season, UEFA is implementing a new system where two European leagues will earn an additional Champions League qualification spot based on the performance of their clubs in all UEFA competitions—the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League.

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For the Premier League, this means that if, the team finishing fifth in the league could also qualify for the Champions League.

Additionally, the winners of the Champions League and Europa League automatically qualify for next season’s Champions League if they haven’t already secured a spot through their domestic league standings.

while also having five teams qualify through the league, then the Premier League could have a record-breaking seven representatives in the competition.

UEFA determines which leagues get an extra Champions League spot using the association club coefficient ranking.

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This ranking is calculated based on the performance of clubs from each league across all three European competitions.

Key factors include match results as each win earns a league two points, while a draw earns one point.

Teams receive additional points based on their final league position in Europe and for reaching each knockout round from the last 16 onward. These bonuses vary depending on the competition.

As of now, the Premier League is leading the association club coefficient rankings, meaning England is well-positioned to secure one of the extra Champions League spots.

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For the Premier League to achieve this scenario, the following must occur.

to secure the additional Champions League spot, allowing the fifth-placed team in the league to qualify.

while finishing outside the top five in the Premier League.

An English club must win the Europa League while finishing outside the top five in the Premier League.

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who do not finish in the top five, and the league secures the additional slot, the Premier League will have seven representatives in the 2025/26 Champions League.

If this scenario unfolds, it would be a historic achievement for the Premier League, reinforcing its status as the most competitive league in the world.

It would also provide an additional incentive for clubs fighting for European places, as finishing fifth could now guarantee a spot in Europe’s biggest competition.

, fans and clubs alike will be watching closely as the season unfolds.

If Premier League teams continue to perform well in European competitions, English football could make history with seven representatives in next season’s Champions League.