Serie A overtakes Spain, eyes Germany for fifth Champions League spot | OneFootball

The European week gives Italy a crucial boost in the race for the UEFA ranking. With five wins out of seven matches played, Serie A overtakes La Liga and opens a direct duel with the Bundesliga for one of the two additional slots for the next Super Champions League.

UEFA Ranking, Serie A accelerates, surpasses Spain, and targets Germany for the fifth Champions League spot

The 2025 cups are almost at the break, but the prospects for Italian football have never been so promising.

Five significant victories: Italy responds present

The new European format, which rewards consistency and depth of movement, amplifies the importance of every single match. The last round demonstrated this clearly. Despite the defeats of Inter (eliminated on penalties at Anfield) and Napoli (beaten at Da Luz), the rest of the Italian teams have built a highly valuable tally.

In the Champions League, Atalanta and Juventus have earned crucial points for the single group perspective. In the Europa League, Roma and Bologna have achieved two prestigious victories. In the Conference League, Fiorentina has resumed its march, bringing the total to five successes that significantly impact the continental coefficient.

The new geography of the ranking: Italy ahead of Spain

The results have redrawn the European map. Italy rises to 11.071 points, overtaking Spain, which stands at 10.609 after a round marked by the struggles of Real Madrid and Villarreal.

The Premier League continues to dominate with over 13,000 points and all teams still in the race, but the real contest for the second position features the Bundesliga, leading with 11.660 points. Germany maintains a slight margin thanks to the consistency of its clubs, despite having a minor setback with Borussia Dortmund.

Last effort before the break: the Conference can make the difference

The 2025 European season is not yet over: the last round of the Conference League group stage remains to be played. An opportunity that Fiorentina can seize to further reduce the gap with Germany before the winter break.

The race for the fifth Champions slot is officially open, and Serie A, now more than ever, is fully in the game.

Updated UEFA Ranking

England – 13.166

Germany – 11.660

Italy – 11.071

Spain – 10.609

Portugal – 10.600

Poland – 10.406

France – 10.214

Cyprus – 10.000

Denmark – 9.500

Greece – 8.425.

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