Italy competing for extra Champions League slot again: UEFA Coefficients updated | OneFootball

Italy are currently second place in the UEFA Association Coefficient, which will be enough to claim an extra spot in the Champions League again for next season if things remain as they are.

The UEFA Association Coefficient ranks nations based on the performances of their affiliated teams competing in UEFA club competitions.

The two nations that are ranked first and second by the end of the campaign will claim an additional spot in the Champions League for 2025-26.

Italy and Germany finished first and second in the 2023-24 Association Coefficient, which is why both nations currently have five teams competing in the Champions League, as well as three more teams between the Europa League and Conference League.

TURIN, ITALY – DECEMBER 11: Juventus players celebrate victory at the end of the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD6 match between Juventus and Manchester City at Juventus Stadium on December 11, 2024 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

Italy competing for extra Champions League slot for 2025-26

As things stand in 2024-25, Italy are currently second in the UEFA Association Coefficient again, behind England in first, and in front of Portugal in third, Spain in fourth and Belgium in fifth.

Italy’s scores were boosted after a hat-trick of wins for Lazio, Roma and Fiorentina in the Europa League and Conference League on Thursday night.

There were also wins in the Champions League for Italian sides this week, as Juventus beat Manchester City 2-0 at home, while Milan inflicted a 2-1 defeat upon Crvena Zvezda.