Benfica win lifts Portugal into second in race for extra Champions League place | OneFootball

Benfica's 2-0 win over Milan at San Siro has sharpened Portugal's push for an extra Champions League place next season.

According to Glorioso 1904, Portugal have climbed to second in that race on 5.100 points, narrowly behind Azerbaijan on 5.125.

Portugal remain sixth in UEFA's overall ranking on 65.350 points. Benfica's Europa League victory was worth 400 points to the national total.

The opening round of the league phase has reshaped the standings and given Portuguese football a positive start.

England lead the UEFA ranking, with Italy and Spain completing the top three. France stay one place above Portugal and collected 429 points this round. With the gap tight in the chase for the additional berth, upcoming European results for Portuguese sides could carry significant weight.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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